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Q: Pregnancy And Rollercoasters

asked by: juleigh_s on May 6th, 2007

New User

I just barely found out I was pregnant so am only 5 weeks. My family and I had already planned a trip to Six Flags and I know if I sit out on the rollercoasters it will raise some suspicions (we wanted to wait until further along to tell.) I was wondering if riding rollercoasters would be okay. I am definitely going to stay away from the one that are obviously extremely jerky but was wondering if the smoother ones might be okay. I know some women might have gone on rollercoasters without knowing they were pregnant and things turned out fine, plus I couldn't find anything actual scientific studies that said it is bad since it obviously can be tested for ethical reasons but just wanted some feedback.
Thanks!

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yellow ribbon

replied on May 6th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

I actually road rollercoaster before I found out I was pregnant with my son and I was about 6 weeks and hes just fine. A lady I know is pregnant and asked the people at six flags here in IL and they said as long as she rides the ones with the lap bar an not the shoulder things (or maybe it was the other way around...) (maybe you can ask someone there without someone noticing.) shed be fine and shes 22 weeks. I think youd b just fine

meggan

replied on May 7th, 2007

Experienced User

ITS YOUR CALL! i was 5 weeks pregnant when i wanted to go to six flags! unfortunately i was told by my doc NO WAY! he gave me the reason but that was a year ago and cant remember exactly y! i thought it would be ok. but i guess if you jolt in the car and hit your abdomen then it wouldnt be!!! do what you feel is better! but better safe then sorry!!! wish you the best! maybe contact your doc for futher instructions. or even research! good luck!

vanessalouanne

replied on May 7th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

I wouldnt.. I went to disneyland when i was 11 weeks and didnt.. It just not worth it to miscarry.. just say you dont feel well there is other ways to stay off the rides

Sail Away

replied on May 7th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Yeah, you never know what might happen so if you dont wanna risk a miscarriage i wouldnt go on any rides!

Bridget

replied on May 7th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

i wouldn't. there are signs at every rollercoaster that say not to ride if you're pregnant. i know those signs are there to cover their butts but there must be a reason they had to put them up in the first place.

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