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Esp b/c of your history, I wouldn't risk it. Not that I think it'd be "bad", but just so I'd have a peace of mind.

I asked my OB about riding on DH's small boat out in choppy open water and he said it was fine. I was much further along but it hurt to bounce up and down like that (much more jolting than a bike though).

I would for sure skip the day ride, but if you have an option for someone else to get the bike home I would let someone else. It wont hurt anything but in my mind the risk is too great. Like what if something else crazy happened like you fell and broke your arm, how would you feel about medications at this point in your pregnancy.

I think the lack of seatbelt is more the concern than the vibrations for me. I am overly cautious in pregnancy though. Why risk it?

@stiletto_mom: I would ride it home, and I would take the day ride. But I also rode a bike until 2 days before I delivered my last baby, so I'm more comfortable with small risk than most. But certainly, ride it home, at least.

Since having a kid I wouldn't ever get on a motorcycle ever. I nearly need a xanax to fly. These are not things I was scared of before, but now all I can think is "i'm never going to see my kid again."

That said, my personal opinions about the general riskiness of motorcycle riding aside- I would think the ride home would be okay. But I"d double check with your doctor (bearing in mind that motorcycles are widely known as "donor cycles" among medical professionals).

I really, really don't think it is likely to do anything to your baby or cause a miscarriage (unless you are in an accident, I guess). There is, of course, the risk that you could miscarry anyway- and if you would be unable to avoid blaming yourself its something to consider. I don't drink during pregnancy because I know that if ANYTHING was wrong with my baby I'd blame myself for ever. I think small amounts of alcohol are likely fine during pregnancy- but I can't do it because I'd never let it go if something happened.

I sound like a wet blanket. I probably am. Give me my mini van and my sensible shoes

When I was newly pregnant I went out on the river with friends who did not know and at one point it got really bumpy due to speed and I got jolted abound a fair amount but I felt weird announcing to everyone so early and I was so anxious for several days. Once my friend knew it was driving miss daisy for the rest of the summer. I'd ask your OB.

As a rider, I def wouldn't worry about bringing the bike home. The day ride would be okay too, but would depend on how you feel.

A friend of mine rode passenger while pregnant (can't remember how far long she was but for sure before she was 20 weeks) for a day ride with no problems. DH and I have discussed riding this season for me and though we both agree it'd be fine, I'm already 21 weeks so by the time we can take the bike out I'm pretty sure it'll be too uncomfortable.

I would go both times, too.

I stopped taking my bike out as soon as I got pregnant - I wasn't worried about the vibrations, but more about being in an accident and getting hurt overall. If it were me, I'd probably ride to storage, but nothing else.

Eta: I do miss it!! I don't know if/when I'll ever get back on and that's a real bummer.

Exactly what @Torchwood: said.