Be careful where you go!
Even when you are pregnant life just goes on doesn’t it? Travel can be such a fun thing but sometimes we don’t have much choice. Now you are look a little worried. Let’s check our main options…
Air travel is a big concern. Lets look at it. Obviously you don’t want to travel too late and risk your waters breaking on the flight! Ouch… This sort of thing actually happens. This is why airlines have rules in place, although they usually operate on the honor system and rely on you being truthful :-).
The airlines may want to know your due date, especially for your return flight. Don’t risk flying if you are due in a week or less. It is wise to ask your doctor for a ‘permission to travel letter’ within 72 hrs of your flight.
Some air tips include
- be wary of any drugs and medicines
- getting an aisle seat, so trips to the bathroom are easier
- wear your seat-belt low and under, rather than across your belly
- be aware of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) and remember to stretch your legs and exercise somewhat
- minimize walking in the aisles as turbulence can knock you over
- drink plenty of fluids
- check the terms on your travel insurance
- avoid travel to developing nations - too many problems with this
- take a medical kit and discuss the contents with your doctor; you should include-
- constipation thrush and hemorrhoids treatments
- hydration suppies
- good multivitamins
- urine dipsticks for measuring glucose
Car travel
You should always wear the seat belt snugly, without slack, but still comfortably as you can. The belt should be fitted underneath your belly, as low as possible and the upper strap should be worn comfortably across the body.
Some women worry about air bags. There seems to be little evidence that they cause harm to baby in the womb. The advice however is to move the front seat as far back as practical.
Remember to drink fluids and have plenty of stops.
Take care and good luck with your travel my lovelies!
