Pregnant: Pregnancy and travel

Pregnant: Pregnancy and travel

The various means of transportation:
- Travel by car
- train journey
- flight
- boat trip

Pregnancy and travel by car

Know that the car is a mode of transport for high-risk pregnant women.
Travelling by car is very tiring, and the stationary position of the legs is absolutely not recommended for pregnant women.
Adjust your seat belt in your belly. Indeed, it will pass below your belly so as not to cause shock to your abdomen.
If you have to travel long distances, absolutely seek the advice of your doctor. It will stop every 100 km to stretch your legs, walk and get some rest.
From the second quarter does not drive. You can sit in the front, in the passenger seat, allowing you to move back the seat and thus have legs extended. However, that place is dangerous, it is best to sit on the back seats and wedge your back with a cushion.

Pregnancy and train travel

The train is a more reliable means of transport and less tiring than the car. Indeed, it is a fast means of transport, provided to favor trains.
In addition, you can avoid the tingling in the legs while moving inside the train. Therefore prefer the aisle seats, which will allow you to get up when you want.

Pregnancy and air travel

The aircraft is also more reliable than the car transport for pregnant women. Provided that the pregnancy is progressing normally, you should be able to fly without problems until the seventh month. Make sure you can about the following:
Prefer aisle seats, it will be easier to get up if you need the toilet.

Place your belt under the belly. When the aircraft had completed its take-off phase, remember to tilt your seat. You avoid in this way to compress your stomach.

Know that the inactivity of the legs in the air can cause risk of phlebitis. Talk to your doctor, he will advise you probably wearing compression tights to address this risk. Drink a lot of water.

If you have a risk of premature delivery, if you are a smoker, if you have cardiovascular problems, always consult your doctor before getting on an airplane.

Note this:

Early in your pregnancy, you should spend your first prenatal examination before flying.

Also note that some airlines ask you a letter from your doctor that will indicate the stage of your pregnancy.

Some airlines even refuse to transport pregnant women from the eighth month.

Check out the terms of your travel insurance. If you decide to embark for distant destinations, make sure your insurance well accept repatriation clauses.

Pregnancy and boat trip

Traveling by boat, especially a big cruise ship, should not, either, pose particular problems during the first two quarters. In addition, most cruise ships have medical personnel on board if you need help. If you are sensitive or movement, you may want to take medication to prevent motion sickness; ask your health care provider what can safely take during pregnancy. You can also wear acupressure bracelets against nausea, which are available over the counter at your pharmacy.

Pregnancy and your travel destination

If you go to faraway destinations, please note the following
Vaccines for travelers are not generally against-indicated in pregnant women. The only cons-indication seems to be vaccinated against yellow fever. Anyway, whatever your destination, talk to your doctor.
You will need to remove from the list of your destinations countries malarial because the pregnant woman is allowed to take some medicines such as quinine or chloroquine.
Avoid high-altitude destinations. Indeed, the fetus could miss oxygen.

Check that the intake of your diet is quite rich in calcium. Indeed, in some areas, we find that very difficult to pasteurized milk.
Beware of the sun! It might show on your face the famous mask of pregnancy.
If you want to go on holiday, prefer the train or plane. If you have to take the car, avoid driving yourself.