My daughter will be 8 months preganat when we go to DL. We understand that there are rides that say if you are pregnant, you should not ride, but she REALLY wants to go on Splash Mountain.
Will there be an issue with that, if she feels good enough to ride? Can they tell her she CAN'T ride?

I don't think the concern is if the mother feels well enough to ride...I think the concern should be focused on the baby still in the womb...is it safe for the unborn baby?

I think it would be safe for me (and her ob-gyn) and whoever else posted those darn rules to say that it is NOT safe.

gloria

When I was five months pregnant with my son. I waited in line with my family for Star Tours. I had a cast member approach me and say she "strongly" recommended that I refrain from riding. I explained to her I wasn't planning on riding. I don't think she could refuse to let me ride, but she was very firm in suggesting that I didn't. I remember trying to justify going on Splash Mountain. Thinking the last drop wasn't that bad. Seeing as I was going on POTC with no prob. Why couldn't I ride Splash? In the end I decided against it. It wasn't worth the risk. I just focused my attention on all the good food :)

My daughter will be 8 months preganat when we go to DL. We understand that there are rides that say if you are pregnant, you should not ride, but she REALLY wants to go on Splash Mountain.
Will there be an issue with that, if she feels good enough to ride? Can they tell her she CAN'T ride?They say not to ride it, and I think the CM will strongly discourage her. There are so many other rides she can do. Perhaps she should talk to her OB-GYN and get his/her opinion. While it seems "gentle" there is the drop and it really is different for someone who is pregnant. At 8 mos, I wouldn't do it.

I'd say no to Splash, to be honest. That is a big drop, and it's not really worth risking the health of the little one just to ride a ride, but it really is up to her.

Major flame wars have started over the issue of whether pregnant women should ride certain rides. IMO, the only person who can decide that is the woman, hopefully after she has a talk with her obgyn (who can give her much better medical advice than a newsgroup). That said... has she actually thought about the logistics of riding Splash at 8 months pregnant? Based on the pregnant women I've seen, she may not fit very well in the seats, and she certainly will have some trouble getting in and out. The CM may deny her a seat based on the safety issues of her getting in and out of the car. I doubt they would want to deal with the liability of a pregnant woman losing her balance and falling while getting on/off a ride.

My daughter will be 8 months preganat when we go to DL. We understand that there are rides that say if you are pregnant, you should not ride, but she REALLY wants to go on Splash Mountain.
Will there be an issue with that, if she feels good enough to ride? Can they tell her she CAN'T ride?

It's not just the ride. It's also what happens if the ride breaks down when she's on it.

The rest of my comments I might post later. I'm not in the place to make them sound "right" right now. (Seriously, it's just not worth the risk. The. End.)

Yes, they will tell her she can't ride. Is it really worth creating a stink over?

Adrienne

Try putting it this way...she can get her way, ride the ride adn risk spending the rest of the vacation in the hospital. Or, she can just enjoy the day and NOT risk triggering labor or possibly creating complications. Its gentle, but it is still a jarring feeling. Why intentionally risk it?

Besides, skipping Splash means she has a really good reason to come back in a few months...

I am currently five months pregnant and already have begun to refrain from riding Splash, Matterhorn, Thunder, Space, Screamin', Star Tours and Autopia. I think it is up to your daughter, but I am pretty sure if she tries to get on, they may say something to her, pretty much to remind her for the sake of herself and her baby. I know it's a bummer but not really worth it.

We in no way, shape or form, are planning to make a stink over it!! I just asked because it is the ONE ride she really wants to ride.
I will give her all the advice from her and leave it up to her. She will have a dr appointment right before we go so she can ask her dr also.

She is a Marine. She is 7 months pregnant now and has just been cut down to a 40 hour work week, though it usually ends up being longer, anyway. She still stands formation and does everything that she is supposed to do, except run. She is a strong young woman!

She will more than likely choose NOT to ride, but I just thought I would ask in here anyway.

She is a Marine. She is 7 months pregnant now and has just been cut down to a 40 hour work week, though it usually ends up being longer, anyway. She still stands formation and does everything that she is supposed to do, except run. She is a strong young woman!

She will more than likely choose NOT to ride, but I just thought I would ask in here anyway.You will find almost all of us will err on the side of caution. Disney says pregnant women should not ride. There are safety concerns. I'm glad she is a strong woman, will come in handy during childbirth. I hope you have fun next month. She will have fun, even if she can't ride.

I'm in the final few weeks of my pregnancy and I can tell you that it's been very hard for me to avoid some of my fave rides like Star Tours and Indy because they won't let me on. I once took DS to get measured for Indy, he was going to ride with a friend and his dad if they were tall enough. Before I could even get to the measuring sign, I had two CMs stop me and polietly inform me that it was highly reccomended I not ride.

It's hard for me to be so patient, but I know it's better. (Don't let your DD read these posts, BTW, I know everyone means well, but some of them kinda came across as a bit demeaning and rude...)

Elizabeth :cool:

One thing she can do is ride the Disneyland railroad and take it all the way around the park. After the stop in New Orleans Square, it goes right through a tunnel where she can see inside Splash Mountain and hear the music. I know it's not the same, though, trust me, I miss it too and still have about 4 months to go....:crying:

We in no way, shape or form, are planning to make a stink over it!!

This part set my spidey-sense, that's all:

Can they tell her she CAN'T ride?


(Don't let your DD read these posts, BTW, I know everyone means well, but some of them kinda came across as a bit demeaning and rude...)

I take offense, not just for myself but for others.

I've lost a baby. I've held the hands of friends and family members who have lost babies. In the past 6 months, I attended a funeral service for a precious angel born too soon. I've listened to stories from my sister (a peditrician with years of experience at one of the top Children's hospitals in the country,) about her experiences caring for premies. And close members of my ohana has been severely affected by complications of childbirth. I've been accused by my own midwife of "knowing too much."

And aside from the medical complications, there are insurance complications that can arise from going into preterm labor away from home. Let's be practical! As a Marine, I'm aware that there would be implications for the OP's daughter, within the military medical system, if she had complications arise during her vacation.

I'm not trying to be demeaning and rude - and I'm confident that many others here have similar experiences to share. I actually, believe it or not, come from a place of concern. It's hard to read that sometimes.

Adrienne

I was discrediting anyone's advice or opinion, I was simply saying that they came across as demeaning at times... telling the OP that if her daughter really wanted to fall off a ride or spend her entire vacation in the hospital then she can ride the ride... that's rude!!! Take a look at those posts from the point of view of a pregnant woman who hasn't been able to enjoy her fave rides for a full four months (and one more to go) just because she was trying to protect her unborn child.

I know there are a lot of different people here and I never once pointed out a single post or poster. I never said that you all were too dumb to know what you were talking about or didn't have the experience to reply. I too have lost a baby. I too have been there for friends when they lost babies. I have personally experienced the issues that insurance companies bring to the mix (resulting in me getting late-term care with this pregnancy, fortuanately everything was okay while I straightened things out)!

The only comment I was making is that pregnant women are usually a bit more sensitive about topics concerning their children!

Elizabeth :cool:

(Don't let your DD read these posts, BTW, I know everyone means well, but some of them kinda came across as a bit demeaning and rude...)

I didn't mean to be demeaning...but I've known a LOT of women who take unnecessary chances because they don't think the consequences can possibly be that bad. I gave up sugar coating and state the facts. Yes, its hard to be pg and have someone enforce restrictions, and its really hard to hear them say something "mean" about negative consequences...but the risks are real. Its better to be miffed and hurt now than to have regrets later. I've met way too many people with regrets :crying: and I have a few of my own.

I was discrediting anyone's advice or opinion, I was simply saying that they came across as demeaning at times... telling the OP that if her daughter really wanted to fall off a ride or spend her entire vacation in the hospital then she can ride the ride... that's rude!!! Take a look at those posts from the point of view of a pregnant woman who hasn't been able to enjoy her fave rides for a full four months (and one more to go) just because she was trying to protect her unborn child.

That is outrageous! A woman hasn't been able to ride her favorite rides for months. Oh My... How will she possibly go on.

That is hardly what I consider a sacrafice. Space Mountain had just re-opened during my pregnancy. I was only 10 weeks pregnant. Did I want to ride it... sure. But I never considered something as trivial as not riding a ride a "sacrafice" for my unborn child.

The OP's daughter is Marine. I am sure she can handle being told a bunch of people she does not know disagree with her desire.

I really DO want to thank you all for your comments. I know they were not meant to be 'mean', and I also understand the reasoning. I too lost a child, many many years ago.
As for my daughter wanting to ride, it stems from the fact that it is her favorite ride and she is coping with alot right now....Disneyland is a magical place and one of the very last things she did with her husband before he was sent to Iraq and one of the FIRST things he wants to do when he comes back! She too was supposed to be in Iraq right now, but being pregnant she is in the states. She is lonely and though she will not admit it, scared.
I will be out there to spend a couple of months with her and we are having a sort of family reunion and all going to DL. Her sister ran away from home when she was 15 and we have recently re-connected and going to DL was always a special time, so that is where we are starting our getting back together as a family.....
Probably more information then you wanted to know, but I didn't want to come across as "oh she HAS to ride it or she will die!!!"

I lost a pregnancy around 12 weeks, it was due to genetic reasons and nothing I could have done would have changed anything. That really has no bearing on the fact that I don't see Splash Mountain as anymore dangerous than riding in a car. I would have ridden it pregnant if I thought I could get away with it without disapproving comments/looks from CM's and guests. I was very strong and healthy throughout both my subsequent pregnancies and ran, swam and boggie boarded in the ocean well into my second trimesters. My feeling is the baby is so well cushioned the main danger with physical activites during pregnancy is to the mother due to loose ligaments and being off balance due to shifting body mass.

My feeling is the baby is so well cushioned the main danger with physical activites during pregnancy is to the mother due to loose ligaments and being off balance due to shifting body mass.Right, which would make entering and exiting the log quickly an issue. Add to this, if the ride e-stops, certain areas are not the easiest traverse. Then, look at the seating. Think about an 8 month belly. I don't know about everyone elses, but I would have been uncomfortable in the space. Then the drop would have made me nervous with my baby so close to the bar. I was one who didn't ride during pregnancy, and considering I was pretty much pregnant for 4.5 years, that was a long time!

She is lonely and though she will not admit it, scared.
I will be out there to spend a couple of months with her and we are having a sort of family reunion and all going to DL. Her sister ran away from home when she was 15 and we have recently re-connected and going to DL was always a special time, so that is where we are starting our getting back together as a family.....

She will have a blast and not even miss Splash Mountain. It will again be her magical place. I hope you all have a GREAT time.

My feeling is the baby is so well cushioned the main danger with physical activites during pregnancy is to the mother due to loose ligaments and being off balance due to shifting body mass.

Vicki, my concern with Splash is that it might cause the placenta to detach, or start to seperate from the uterine wall (I think its called placenta abruptia?). It can happen with a car accident, or falling from a chair, or even for some unknown reason. I don't know a LOT about it, but I know its a possibility and happened to an aquaintance earlier in the pg. I could be wrong, but knowing the logistics of the drop of the end, I think thats the biggest risk.

Mowslovr;
Hugs to your dd! It must be hard being seperated from her dh like this. Hopefully there are other favorite rides and attractions that she will still be able to enjoy. And maybe you can think of some other special thing to do to make the trip memorable.

Maybe have characters sign a baby t shirt or blanket in permanent marker; or go to build-a-bear in downtown Disney. Its not Splash, but its a tangible memory for the baby. :)

Good luck!!! And have fun!!!

Vicki, my concern with Splash is that it might cause the placenta to detach, or start to seperate from the uterine wall.

That a valid concern - mine other would be preterm labor. Especially on vacation away from a military hospital.

ETA: But like others have said here, there's SO MUCH to do at Disneyland. I did DLR through 3.5 pregnancies and stayed off the rides when I was "trying". There's still lots to do!!

Adrienne

Vicki, my concern with Splash is that it might cause the placenta to detach, or start to seperate from the uterine wall (I think its called placenta abruptia?). It can happen with a car accident, or falling from a chair, or even for some unknown reason. I don't know a LOT about it, but I know its a possibility and happened to an aquaintance earlier in the pg. I could be wrong, but knowing the logistics of the drop of the end, I think thats the biggest risk.

I had two partial placental abruptions (both for unknown reasons) while pregnant with my now 17 month old son. I spent 17 weeks either in the hospital or at home on complete bedrest (only allowed out of bed to go to the bathroom), had 3 appointments each week with ultrasounds, fetal distress monitors, etc. to make sure that my son and I were both ok. If at any time, I had had a complete abruption, my son would have died and there was a good chance I would have as well.

It really isn't worth the risk! I can't imagine the guilt one would feel if something happened; I know I would blame myself for the rest of my life.

I, too, would guess that the increased risk for having an abruption would be why Disney tries to keep pregnant women from riding certain rides.

Plus, other things that other posters have pointed out: I think it would be hell trying to get in and out of one of those logs at 8 months pregnant, the risk of falling or slipping on the water that is splashed around, jerks and drops triggering pre-term labor, etc.

Also, when I was pregnant with my first DS, I went on a short boat ride in fairly rough water. I was scared to death the entire time that my poor baby was being bounced around, then for weeks later, any twinge I felt in my belly, I was convinced that the boat ride did something. Nothing, not even Splash Mtn ;), is worth the worry and the guilt, IMO. I still feel horrible everytime I think about the risk I took and its been nearly 5 years!

I hope your family has the most wonderful vacation! The military life is a hard one (my dad is retired Army) and I have such respect for those who are in the military. If I were your daughter, I would go on some easy rides, eat Dole Whips and brownies from Pooh Corner, and really enjoy the atmosphere. Next time she visits DLR, she won't be able to enjoy the little things as much; she'll be too busy toting a baby or chasing a rambunctious toddler around! :D