When should I stop riding roller coasters when 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 This rigorous activity creates additional jarring forces within the uterus that may lead to premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus, which is called placental abruption.

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That's right, there are attractions in Disney World that you can still ride while pregnant. Obviously, rides like Tower of Terror and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind aren't included on that list.

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Bumps aren't bad The baby is protected by the amniotic fluid. During the first trimester and early in the second, your baby is very small and thus more protected. That being said, you shouldn't be going full send over speed bumps or larger bumps, but those minor bumps in the road are OK.

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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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After the first trimester, you can use hot tubs or saunas without posing any significant risks to your baby. Even then, you should be on the lookout for potential discomforts. If you feel your temperature rising too much, if you feel dizzy, or if to think you're going to faint, get out of the jacuzzi immediately.

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Although the Resort does not have a pregnancy restriction on attractions, for safety reasons, Disney does offer “expectant mothers' advisory” guidelines. This list indicates the attractions you may want to skip over due to excessive motion or thrill level.

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