Summer is a great time to  enjoy amusement park rides. However many of the rides found at the amusement park are not recommended for pregnant women.
 

Effect of amusement park rides on pregnancy

Most amusement  parks post warning signs that certain rides are not recommended for pregnant women. Even though there are no documents showing that these rides are not safe during pregnancy, there are also no studies which shows that  they are safe.

Rollers coasters , thrill rides and virtual rides are associated with rapid starts and stops, jarring forces and pressure against the body. This rigorous activity produces a jarring force within the uterus that may lead to placental abruption ( premature separation of the placenta wall from the uterus ).

This kind of force from even a slow car accidents have led to miscarriages, placental abruption and other pregnancy complications even though the impact was not direct to the uterus.

Some pregnant women have taken these rides without any complications but the risk is not worth taking. The amusement  parks are good at identifying rides that are not safe for pregnant women. It is safe to avoid those rides until after pregnancy.