Is it okay to go to haunted houses?

BethH2010

Hey guys, need some advice...DH is from Florida, and every year he goes to Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando, it's been a tradition of his since he was like 15. We both went together last year, and are planning on going next week while we're both in FL w/the IL's for his bday. I know I can't ride any rides, but is it safe for me to go throught the haunted houses? I don't spook very easily, so I don't see it being that big of a deal. My SIL went the year she was pregnant and apparently only made it through one and couldn't handle anymore, but she was also 7 months along. I'll be 12 weeks on Thursday. Thanks ladies!!

patriciahomol

I was wondering the same thing! I have tickets for Friday but I dont know if it is a good idea or not?

wheelsonthebus

I would say if you don't scare easily, than why not. I would not go because I get really worked up about that stuff! haha

DragonflyBelle

I would not and here is why:

1. Lighting conditions and trip hazards means your already clumsy self is at a huge disadvantage.

2. Whether or not you get scared, other people do and you do not know how they will react. I have never been to a HH where I have not been knocked down, hit or shoved into something by adults or teens acting like babies.

JoAngel32

DragonflyBelle:

I would not and here is why:

1. Lighting conditions and trip hazards means your already clumsy self is at a huge disadvantage.

2. Whether or not you get scared, other people do and you do not know how they will react. I have never been to a HH where I have not been knocked down, hit or shoved into something by adults or teens acting like babies.

This.

jp0129

I was wondering this same thing! I am so glad you asked.

thatgirlnicki

I have the same dilemna.  Supposed to go in October and I can't really come up with too much of a reason not to.  I am somewhat reluctant with the haunted house because it's dark and I am clumsy, but you know yourself.  We are supposed to do a haunted hayride and I don't anticipate that being too much of a problem.

mrsfirefly

I would go in my first tri.  But that being said, I cut out everything from scary movies to running with my first pregnancy because I constantly had this fear that I'd send myself into labor.  I don't think you really have to worry about that at all this early on, but I only know that because after going through the second half of a pregnancy, I can tell you that some days you feel like you have to keep your legs crossed to keep that baby in!

BettyBookworm

I would say go ahead if you feel that you can handle it. Wear good shoes & mind your footing (so you don't fall) but other than that have a good time!

imoan

I can't even believe someone is asking this question... and that a lot of you thought it was a good question that you've actually considered before yourselves.

 

Otterama

Check if the haunted house has a website and see what they say about it. I wouldn't let pregnancy stop me from going, but my favorite haunted house has this on their site:

Can I go in if I'm pregnant?
The Haunt is not recommended for visitors who are pregnant, have heart conditions or are in general poor health. 

PEACHYS REVENGE

DON'T DO IT, YOU WILL SCARE THE BABY RIGHT OUT OF YOU. DUH.

Sherbet Lemon

I went to a haunted house last weekend.  It was fine. 

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DrinknDerive

Dude...   what does WTEWYE say?

lbuckinner

If you go to a HH while pg, your baby can be born with horns or a tail. True story.

ninjabridemom

t watley:

No. You are to be confined in a bubble for all of your pregnancy days.

 

I don't know, the BPA in the bubble may damage the baby.  I say a glass box.

brittlandk

thatgirlnicki:

I have the same dilemna.  Supposed to go in October and I can't really come up with too much of a reason not to.  I am somewhat reluctant with the haunted house because it's dark and I am clumsy, but you know yourself.  We are supposed to do a haunted hayride and I don't anticipate that being too much of a problem.

I would give this a long consideration if I were you. Hayrides are notoriously bumpy. Riding over bumpy roads is very commonly practiced to promote labor.

Also, you never know how sanitary the hay is. Cats are frequently found on farms; what if a cat defecated in or near the hay? Hello, toxoplasmosis!

Kitiara5512

I went to a haunted house last year and instead of a son, I got a three headed puppy. Tex, Mex, and Rex now share a crate instead of a crib.

Sherbet Lemon

lbuckinner:

If you go to a HH while pg, your baby can be born with horns or a tail. True story.

Oh no!  What have I done!  Horns are going to make delivery a b*tch.

JaimeCH

brittlandk:

thatgirlnicki:

I have the same dilemna.  Supposed to go in October and I can't really come up with too much of a reason not to.  I am somewhat reluctant with the haunted house because it's dark and I am clumsy, but you know yourself.  We are supposed to do a haunted hayride and I don't anticipate that being too much of a problem.

I would give this a long consideration if I were you. Hayrides are notoriously bumpy. Riding over bumpy roads is very commonly practiced to promote labor.

Also, you never know how sanitary the hay is. Cats are frequently found on farms; what if a cat defecated in or near the hay? Hello, toxoplasmosis!

Please tell me this is written in a sarcastic tone. Please. 

USMCPurpleHeart

t watley:

No. You are to be confined in a bubble for all of your pregnancy days.

That's right! Like pp said, it will scare the baby right outta you!

HH would be just fine to go to. I went when I was pg and my DD didn't come out with horns or a tail!

laptopprancer

Your baby will look like this:

 

brittlandk

JaimeCH:

brittlandk:

thatgirlnicki:

I have the same dilemna.  Supposed to go in October and I can't really come up with too much of a reason not to.  I am somewhat reluctant with the haunted house because it's dark and I am clumsy, but you know yourself.  We are supposed to do a haunted hayride and I don't anticipate that being too much of a problem.

I would give this a long consideration if I were you. Hayrides are notoriously bumpy. Riding over bumpy roads is very commonly practiced to promote labor.

Also, you never know how sanitary the hay is. Cats are frequently found on farms; what if a cat defecated in or near the hay? Hello, toxoplasmosis!

Please tell me this is written in a sarcastic tone. Please. 

 

 

 eta: wtf? my picture won't show up. Yes, it was.

JaimeCH

brittlandk:

JaimeCH:

brittlandk:

thatgirlnicki:

I have the same dilemna.  Supposed to go in October and I can't really come up with too much of a reason not to.  I am somewhat reluctant with the haunted house because it's dark and I am clumsy, but you know yourself.  We are supposed to do a haunted hayride and I don't anticipate that being too much of a problem.

I would give this a long consideration if I were you. Hayrides are notoriously bumpy. Riding over bumpy roads is very commonly practiced to promote labor.

Also, you never know how sanitary the hay is. Cats are frequently found on farms; what if a cat defecated in or near the hay? Hello, toxoplasmosis!

Please tell me this is written in a sarcastic tone. Please. 

 

 

 eta: wtf? my picture won't show up. Yes, it was.

PHEW!! Then I will deem it hilarious. 

waysidemommy

I wouldn't you might go into labor

mlf625

Otterama:

Check if the haunted house has a website and see what they say about it. I wouldn't let pregnancy stop me from going, but my favorite haunted house has this on their site:

Can I go in if I'm pregnant?
The Haunt is not recommended for visitors who are pregnant, have heart conditions or are in general poor health. 

Yeahbut .... I'm pretty sure they mean people who are more than 2.2 seconds pregnant.   

Jolaine83

mlf625:

Otterama:

Check if the haunted house has a website and see what they say about it. I wouldn't let pregnancy stop me from going, but my favorite haunted house has this on their site:

Can I go in if I'm pregnant?
The Haunt is not recommended for visitors who are pregnant, have heart conditions or are in general poor health. 

Yeahbut .... I'm pretty sure they mean people who are more than 2.2 seconds pregnant.   

They put that type of stuff in to cover their a$$es.  I also was told that I couldn't play lazer tag when I was pregnant.  I was 15 weeks and didn't have an issue.  Pregnant women, people with heart conditions, etc. are listed as people who shouldn't do something typically because the company wants to make sure in case anything happens, they can't get sued. 

And seriously, I get some concern about falling, but your baby will never be so protected from bumps than they are right now.  They are nestled inside a big cushion behind your public bone (until 12 weeks or so).  It would take quite a fall to hurt a typical low-risk pregnancy.  Use your common sense.

Kitiara5512

Jolaine83:

mlf625:

Otterama:

Check if the haunted house has a website and see what they say about it. I wouldn't let pregnancy stop me from going, but my favorite haunted house has this on their site:

Can I go in if I'm pregnant?
The Haunt is not recommended for visitors who are pregnant, have heart conditions or are in general poor health. 

Yeahbut .... I'm pretty sure they mean people who are more than 2.2 seconds pregnant.   

They put that type of stuff in to cover their a$$es.  I also was told that I couldn't play lazer tag when I was pregnant.  I was 15 weeks and didn't have an issue.  Pregnant women, people with heart conditions, etc. are listed as people who shouldn't do something typically because the company wants to make sure in case anything happens, they can't get sued. 

And seriously, I get some concern about falling, but your baby will never be so protected from bumps than they are right now.  They are nestled inside a big cushion behind your public bone (until 12 weeks or so).  It would take quite a fall to hurt a typical low-risk pregnancy.  Use your common sense.

When you consider that this ? came up at all, and the number of people having a serious discussion about this, what do you think is the probability of having any?

CajunMan

ghostly appariSHONS and fake plastic illuSHONS after concepSHON will destine you for eternal damnaSHON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

magsugar13

wow....just wow...

this post is scarier than anything you'll ever find in a haunted house!

jquirke9881

If people think a question is dumb then you just shouldn't respond to it.  Being snarky, sarcastic or mean is not helpful and if you already know everything then good for you but you should let people ask their questions without being shamed.

Ali9381

jquirke9881:

If people think a question is dumb then you just shouldn't respond to it.  Being snarky, sarcastic or mean is not helpful and if you already know everything then good for you but you should let people ask their questions without being shamed.

I think the phrase "Ask a stupid question....." applies on this board quite often.  I fell down my stairs at 7 months pregnant and my son was just fine (I had a big bump on my hip but still.)  Any amusement park with rides or attractions has these notices, they're not specific, they don't say only if you're 13+ weeks pregnant, they're general statements to cover their asses.  If you want to put yourself in a bubble during pregnancy, go for it.  Live and learn and all that bs!

sodelish

jquirke9881:

If people think a question is dumb then you just shouldn't respond to it.  Being snarky, sarcastic or mean is not helpful and if you already know everything then good for you but you should let people ask their questions without being shamed.

I was waiting for this, thank you for making this thread complete.

Glitter jizz and rainbow rams!

JaimeCH

jquirke9881:

If people think a question is dumb then you just shouldn't respond to it.  Being snarky, sarcastic or mean is not helpful and if you already know everything then good for you but you should let people ask their questions without being shamed.

Butbutbut, what's the fun of that?! What Bump rock have you been hiding under while working your way up to bronze?

harleyjo

HA!  Oh 1st tri, I've missed you!

jgal84

magsugar13:

wow....just wow...

this post is scarier than anything you'll ever find in a haunted house!

I just wanted to say that I LOVE your Betty White siggy!!

MeganH0602

I would say go. YES, you need to be careful not to fall, NO you shouldn't be riding any rollercoasters... and you SHOULD be aware of the people around you but pregnancy is no reason not to do things you like every now and again.

As for those saying it could induce labor... please. She will be 13 weeks pregnant. Not even out of her 1st trimester... If it happens I doubt it will be due to her going through a few haunted houses.

People say sex induces labor... yet most of us are still doing that.