Can you get on rides 4 months pregnant?

Even early in pregnancy, moms-to-be need to exercise a bit of discretion when it comes to rides. Although there isn't a scientific consensus that roller coasters and other high-speed rides are harmful during pregnancy, they haven't been proven completely safe, either.



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Safety Concerns of Riding a Roller Coaster While Pregnant For many people, the reason to go to an amusement park is to ride a roller coaster. Unfortunately, for women who are pregnant, this is an activity that is NOT recommended.

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Riding Roller Coasters During Pregnancy “I do not recommend roller coaster rides or any activities that include forceful stop and go motions, as those can harm the baby,” says Salome Masghati, MD, FACOG, an OB/GYN based in Maryland.

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Roller coasters, bumper cars, and water slides Roller coasters, bumper cars, and other rides with jerky, bouncy movements are a definite no, since a forceful landing or sudden, jarring start or stop could be dangerous. Also avoid water slides, which can cause you to hit the water with too much force.

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If you are pregnant, the safest time for you to travel is during the second trimester, provided you aren't experiencing any complications. If you are pregnant and considering travel, you must consult with your doctor, especially if your pregnancy is high risk. Avoid travelling to developing nations during pregnancy.

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Generally, women are not allowed to travel by air after 36 weeks for domestic travel, and after 28 to 35 weeks for international travel. The decision on whether to travel and how far to travel at any time during pregnancy should be a joint decision between you and your healthcare provider or midwife.

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Even early in pregnancy, moms-to-be need to exercise a bit of discretion when it comes to rides. Although there isn't a scientific consensus that roller coasters and other high-speed rides are harmful during pregnancy, they haven't been proven completely safe, either.

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Foods to avoid or limit during pregnancy
  • Raw meat, fish and eggs can contain harmful germs that can give you food poisoning, like salmonella infection. ...
  • Many dairy products, like milk, eggs and cheese, are pasteurized. ...
  • Unpasteurized dairy products can give you food poisoning, like listeriosis.


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In general, the rule of thumb for pregnancy and Disney World rides is height restrictions. Any ride with a height restriction (of any height) is not recommended for pregnant people, and you'll see signs notifying guests of these restrictions outside the entrance of these rides.

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