Can a pregnant woman get on rides at Six Flags?

PREGNANCY: Guests who know or believe they may be pregnant should follow all rules, guidelines and restrictions listed for each ride. Those who are pregnant should not ride a ride that specifically lists pregnancy as a rider restriction. Please closely review all rules and guidelines at the entrance of each ride.



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PREGNANCY: Guests who know or believe they may be pregnant should follow all rules, guidelines and restrictions listed for each ride. Those who are pregnant should not ride a ride that specifically lists pregnancy as a rider restriction. Please closely review all rules and guidelines at the entrance of each ride.

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People with high blood pressure and/or heart conditions are warned not to ride roller coasters because of the way they tax the cardiovascular system. The adrenaline rush that roller coasters give you causes a rapid spike in your heart rate and blood pressure.

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In addition to roller coasters, there are a few other rides at the amusement park that pose the same risks for pregnant people. You should also steer clear of pendulum rides, free-fall rides, swing rides, spinning rides (including the teacups), bumper cars, and water slides.

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If you're pregnant, you should avoid riding roller coasters. Any ride with sudden drops, jerky turns, or lots of force on the body increases the risk of placental abruption, which can be life-threatening for a baby.

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Various factors raise the risk of miscarriage, including:
  • Age. If you're older than age 35, you have a higher risk of miscarriage than a younger person. ...
  • Past miscarriages. ...
  • Long-term conditions. ...
  • Uterine or cervical problems. ...
  • Smoking, alcohol, caffeine and illegal drugs. ...
  • Weight. ...
  • Genetic conditions.


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Most miscarriages - 8 out of 10 (80 percent) - happen in the first trimester before the 12th week of pregnancy. Miscarriage in the second trimester (between 13 and 19 weeks) happens in 1 to 5 in 100 (1 to 5 percent) pregnancies. Pregnancy loss that happens after 20 weeks is called stillbirth.

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