Rollercoasters in the first tri? Yea or nay?

DunkinDecaf

So DH and I are obsessed with Disneyland. We had annual passes when we lived in LA and went all the time. We're in the area this week and were planning to leave our daughter with her grandparents (don't judge me!) and have a lovely day trip to Disneyland one day. Once I found out I was pregnant we cancelled our trip though. If I can't ride Indiana Jones and Splash Mountain, why bother? But then the midwife at our OB's office said she thought rollercoasters were fine in the first trimester, and although she'd never seen a conclusive study proving so if I were her sister she'd tell me to go for it.
Now I'm torn. I don't want to risk this little one, but if it's really safe... I want to go! What do y'all think?

XmomX

I wouldn't but I have no scientific reasoning to back it up, also I already feel like I'm gonna puke 24/7 so yeah

jrussell16

I don't know from personal experience, but my sister went to Universal Studios in her first trimester and everything was fine. Her doctor told her that as long as she stayed hydrated (it was Orlando in the summer), the actual rollercoasters themselves should be fine. She also had no morning sickness so the nausea was never a concern.

kms456

Im on the better safe than sorry train. Most of those rides suggest to not ride them if you're pregnant. 

rooftop

My biggest concern would be where the straps are positioned. wouldn't want it hitting your stomach when you get jerked around.

DunkinDecaf

So the midwife said those signs are for liability reasons because the rides can cause placental abruption later in pregnancy, but that wasn't a first trimester worry. I hate that so much evidence for this issue is anecdotal.

honeybeewebb2424

Scientifically proven or not I will not take any risks that arent necessary just for my own pleasure because I could never get over the guilt if something were to happen. Im a crazy disney person myself and was supposed to be pregnant for my honeymoon last november but I miscarried in september. I planned around the few rides with restriction warnings. I wouldnt cancel the trip but would instead focus on the million other things disney has to offer. You may even find something new!

DunkinDecaf

Right. The question is IF I think this is a risk.

AandDM2014

I would personally not ride any roller coasters, but then again I paid about $43,000 for this baby, so fuck going a ride that I love. The last time I went to Disneyland I was about 4 weeks pregnant and I didn't even ride on Pirates of the Caribbean because of the drops and bumps at the end.

DunkinDecaf

Hmm. Yeah I can't find anything that says it's definitely safe. I don't think it's worth the worry.

Anyway the alternative to a Disneyland trip is a day by the pool. Not to shabby.

Mksbc

We went to Disneyland two weeks ago - I found out I was pregnant 4 days before we left.  We were going mainly for our son, who couldn't go on any of the big rides anyway, so I didn't go on anything that advised against it.  

I had the same thoughts you did, though, and I feel like the risks are probably really low.  I just knew if anything happened, regardless if it was from the ride or not, I would have blamed myself.  So for me it wasn't worth risking that.

That being said, I would still go!  There's still a ton of stuff you can go on and just being at Disneyland is magical in my opinion!

misspricklepants

Yay, Disney!! Have an amazing time! That being said, definitely not. Just not worth the risk in my opinion. Even the drop on pirates made me feel guilty. Still so much to do though! 

aquasocks

I trust my instincts on things like this and my instincts say no way. 

evilgreencows5

I'm a big Disney fan so I would probably still go. I'd probably go on Indy but not Space. Id go on Star Tours but not Matterhorn. I'd probably avoid Splash Mountain and Big Thunder as well. But there is still so much to do. 

DunkinDecaf

I feel like Indy is the bounciest one! That was the one I was most sure I shouldn't do. It's also my favorite. Every time we go we try for a hat trick, as we call it (all three of the choices from the statue guy). Anyway we're not going to go. Our thing is running from one ride to the next, and 80% of our favorites are on the no-go list. Oh well. I guess I was hoping one of you guys would post some wonderful study I haven't come across saying it was fine. Worth a shot!
Also laying by the pool and taking a nap sounds pretty lovely.

evilgreencows5

@SRose27My ob told me during my first baby that it's the G force that is the problem. That's the only reason I think Indy would be safeish in the first trimester.

DunkinDecaf

@evilgreencows5Hmm. Well it's SO bouncy and has so many curves that pull you though. All those things are definitely dangerous later in pregnancy and I still can't find evidence that distinguishes what's no good later in pregnancy but wouldn't affect you early on. It's such a bummer to me that there are really no studies on the subject. I don't suppose it matters much though. We wouldn't've gone just for Indy. Anyway, definitely content with my choice not to go.

angelz429

If you're worried about the bumps, then you're probably not having sex while pregnant either? The baby isn't above the pelvic girdle before 12 weeks, so bumps shouldn't be an issue. Maybe the g force is the only thing that makes sense. I would ask your ob and trust their opinion. 

DunkinDecaf

The bumps on that ride are much more significant than anything that would happen during sex. I haven't had an appointment with my OB yet so I had no opportunity to ask her, but I don't suppose that matters. I think I would have to know there was research on the subject proving that it was safe to feel comfortable going, and as far as I know there is none.

edited to add: There IS research saying that sex is perfectly safe during low risk pregnancies. So no, I'm not worried about that.