Pregnancy is an exciting phase for parents. However, it is also the most sensitive and crucial time of a woman’s life.
One question that players often ask is can they play laser tag while pregnant, or can my wife play laser tag when pregnant?
The short answer is no. You must not play laser tag while pregnant. Safety always comes first during pregnancy. Laser tag, like any other game, involves the risk of falling or injuries. Pregnant women must not expose themselves to such risks.
This article explains why you must not play laser tag during pregnancy. It also explains a few situations where pregnant women can play laser tag.
Why must Pregnant Women not Play Laser Tag?
Injury Risk
Laser tag is a physically challenging and demanding game. It requires you to run, hide, and shoot at your opponents. The game becomes even more challenging with obstacles in the game field. Most indoor laser tag arenas have black lights and aren’t properly illuminated, increasing the risk of falling and collisions with fellow players or obstacles.
All these activities and situations mentioned above require 100% balance. Pregnancy disturbs your center of balance because of the extra pounds in your belly.
The most common accident while playing laser tag is falling on your side, bottom or knees. While falling on your bottom won’t hurt you much, side collisions and knee falls can hurt you and your baby. A game of laser tag is not worth the risk of a miscarriage.
Laser tag will also drain your energy, dehydrate, and overheat your body. You don’t want this to happen during pregnancy. Ask any doctor, and they’ll tell you that taking care of your health, hydration, and eating healthy during pregnancy is critical.
What other activities to avoid during Pregnancy?
You must avoid laser tag, airsoft, baseball, football, basketball, and other ball games. You can do swimming, jogging, walking, yoga, aerobics, and strength training. However, you must consult your doctor before doing any such activity.
Isn’t it good to have physical exercise during Pregnancy?
Yes. It’s great to do some work out during pregnancy. However, a walk in the park, yoga, and hitting the gym has a low risk compared to laser tag. No one will be running toward you to shoot you.
Is there any risk from “Laser” in the Laser Tag?
Many people are confused with the “Laser” in laser tag. This isn’t the typical laser. The gun emits invisible infrared LED beams detected by the receiver on the jacket of other players.
Pregnant women are not at any risk from IR rays emitted by laser guns. Many machines and applications use IR rays, and pregnant women are exposed to these rays multiple times. For example, touch screens, CCTV, biometrics, number plate recognition systems, remote controls, and traffic lights. All use infrared rays in one form to another.
When can pregnant women play Laser Tag?
Pregnant women can play laser tag only if they are 100% comfortable doing it and are used to a strenuous lifestyle. Moreover, your doctor’s permission is a must for playing laser tag. Pregnant women must only play laser tag if they are used to playing it before pregnancy.
All laser tag arenas have some rules. They may not allow pregnant women to play laser tag to avoid legal issues in case of an accident. Knowing which match types are suitable for pregnant women is also critical, so the risk is minimal. It is best to ask the game center if they allow pregnant women and which game types are safe.
Tips to Play Laser Tag during Pregnancy
- Never exhaust your body. You must stay hydrated and have a healthy meal before playing.
- Take breaks during gameplay.
- Tell your team members and opponents to go easy on you; play with family and friends.
- Wear comfortable and dark-colored clothes with sturdy and no-slip shoes; avoid light-colored clothes, slippers, and loose clothing items.
- Check that your shoelaces are properly tied.
- Be careful while playing; move slowly and don’t jump or run.
- Avoid playing in your first and third trimesters.
Which Laser Tag setup is best for Pregnant Women, Outdoor or Indoor?
Indoor arenas are small and dark and have obstacles with shorter games. Outdoor laser tag arenas are big, have fewer obstacles, and can be used in daylight or darkness. We recommend outdoor arenas for pregnant women. However, the final choice is yours, and you must play where you are comfortable.