Naomi Watts on Thursday after a Vespa ride

Naomi Watts, 38, returns to her apartment after she and fiance Liev Schreiber, 39, took a spin on their Vespa scooter in NYC on Thursday.

Photo by INF.

Comments

I’m surprised no one has commented on this picture… Is it safe to ride a scooter in her condition???

- Christine on June 7th, 2007

I would guess NO it is NOT safe to be on a scooter when pregnant!!!

- Diana on June 8th, 2007

thanks Diana, that’s what I was thinking too… but I guess since this is someone like Brit there’s no big blowup about it

- Christine on June 8th, 2007

She’s fine on the scooter. The most dangerous part of being on a scooter while pregnant are the crashes!

- Melissa 7/7/78 on June 8th, 2007

Why would it be unsafe to be on a scooter? It’s just another type of transportation, nothing wrong with it. If she’s comfortable then why not?

I think it’s a cute pic!

- Sarita on June 8th, 2007

I only mentioned it since it seems like an unnecessary risk for a pregnant woman… I’d take a car or SUV over a scooter at nine months along

- Christine on June 8th, 2007

I don’t think it’s a good idea to be on a scooter when you’re that far along. Can you imagine if they wiped out? You worry if you simply trip and fall when you’re expecting (I did once!) and imagine falling to the ground at a higher speed. You have less control over how you hit the ground.

- TwinMom on June 8th, 2007

yeah, what if her scooter wrecked? or what if her car crashed? or a bus hit her while she was crossing the street? she should really just stay indoors. you never know what could happen.

- astrid on June 8th, 2007

Most medical books specifically state that riding bikes, horses etc. should be avoided during pregnancy. Why risk it? Pregnancy and babies are too precious to take for granted!

- sandy on June 8th, 2007

Astrid that was a ridiculous and stupid thing to say.

You’re better protected if your car gets hit than you are falling off a moving bike or motorcycle. And if you trip and fall while walking, you’re not going at the same speed as you are on a bike, scooter or motorcycle.

Think it over.

- sandy on June 8th, 2007

Astrid that was a ridiculous and stupid thing to say.

You’re better protected if your car gets hit than you are falling off a moving bike or motorcycle. And if you trip and fall while walking, you’re not going at the same speed as you are on a bike, scooter or motorcycle.

Think it over.

- sandy on June 8th, 2007

I was 10 days over due and my dad took me on a motorcycle ride to induce labor, it worked. Maybe thats what she is aiming for! My dad is a retired police officer and has been riding a motorcycle for 40 years. So don’t call me stupid.

- mommy of 1 on June 9th, 2007

Don’t think anyone was calling Naomi stupid. They were just pointing out that it’s probably not a good idea. Just like it’s not a good idea to let your baby ride in a car without a car seat.

- Mom2TwoCuties on June 9th, 2007