Escape Rooms and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know for a Safe and Fun Experience

Hi there, fellow escape room enthusiasts! If you’re reading this, you might be wondering if you can still enjoy your favorite hobby while expecting a baby. Well, the answer is yes, but with some precautions and considerations. In this article, I’ll share with you everything you need to know about doing an escape room when pregnant, based on my own experiences working in the escape room industry for nearly a decade. 

Expecting a baby but still want to enjoy escape rooms? With some precautions and considerations, it’s possible! Check with your doctor before booking an escape room, choose an easy or medium difficulty level, avoid horror themes, take breaks and stay hydrated, and communicate with your team and the staff. Pregnancy doesn’t have to limit your fun; just be smart and careful about it. Read on for more tips on how to have a safe and enjoyable escape room experience when pregnant.

First of all, congratulations on your pregnancy! This is a wonderful and exciting time in your life, and you deserve to have some fun and relaxation. Escape rooms are a great way to challenge your mind, bond with your partner or friends, and escape from the stress of everyday life. However, they can also be physically and mentally demanding, so you need to be careful and choose the right escape room for you and your baby.

Here are some tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable escape room experience when pregnant:

– Check With Your Doctor Before Booking An Escape Room

This is the most important step, as every pregnancy is different and your doctor knows best what is suitable for you. Some escape rooms may involve crawling, climbing, jumping, or other physical activities that may not be recommended for pregnant women. Some may also have loud noises, flashing lights, or scary themes that may affect your mood or blood pressure. Your doctor can advise you on what types of escape rooms to avoid and what precautions to take.

– Consider Choosing An Easy Or Medium-Difficulty Level

Even if you’re an expert escaper, you may want to tone down the challenge a bit when pregnant. You don’t want to put too much pressure on yourself or your baby, or risk getting frustrated or stressed out if you can’t solve the puzzles. An easy or medium difficulty level will still give you a fun and satisfying experience, without being too hard or too easy.

– Avoid Horror Or Thriller Themes

Unless you’re a fan of horror movies and enjoy being scared, you may want to steer clear of escape rooms that involve zombies, serial killers, haunted houses, or other creepy elements. These themes may not only scare you but also trigger your hormones and emotions, which are already heightened during pregnancy. You don’t want to end up crying or having nightmares after an escape room. Instead, opt for more lighthearted or adventurous themes, such as pirates, wizards, detectives, or spies.

– Take Breaks And Stay Hydrated

Escape rooms can last 30 minutes to an hour or more, depending on the difficulty level and how fast you solve the puzzles. During this time, you may forget to drink water or take a breather, especially if you’re immersed in the game. However, it’s important to stay hydrated and comfortable when pregnant, as dehydration can cause headaches, cramps, or contractions. Escape rooms usually don’t allow food or drink inside of their rooms. Therefore, make sure to drink plenty of water before and after the escape room, and ask the staff if you can take a break during the game if you need to use the bathroom or rest for a bit.

– Communicate With Your Team And The Staff

Escape rooms are meant to be fun and collaborative, so don’t hesitate to communicate with your team and the staff if you need anything. Let your team know that you’re pregnant and what your limitations are, so they can support you and help you out if needed. For example, they can let you handle the clues that don’t require physical activity, or give you hints if you’re stuck on a puzzle. Also, let the staff know that you’re pregnant and ask them if they have any special accommodations or safety measures for you. For example, they may have a panic button or a walkie-talkie in case of an emergency, or they may allow you to skip some parts of the game that are not suitable for you.

I hope these tips will help you have a fun and memorable escape room experience when pregnant. Remember that pregnancy is not a disability or a hindrance; it’s a blessing and a miracle. You can still enjoy many activities that make you happy and keep you healthy while carrying your precious baby. Just be smart and careful about it.