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Traveling While Pregnant


Category: Special Travel Needs

The ideal traveling time during pregnancy is from 14 to 28 weeks.
Though keeping a good mood matters a lot during the trip, you should take some necessary measures to stay away from any potential risk. Here, we provide you with professional tips to assure you a smooth and unforgettable traveling experience.

I. General suggestions
1. If possible, do not travel alone. It is better to have someone to take care of you.

2. Make sure your doctor knows when you are going, where, and for how long. Consult him/her about how to keep healthy, what special aspects should be paid extra attention to, and how to handle sudden birth of a baby.

3. Pack necessities according to the weather and culture of your destination.

4. Make a scheduled arrangement to deal with any suddenness. Check medical facilities at your destination. Don't forget to bring medical reports and make sure you have all the contact information in the event of abrupt delivery.

5. Prepare some entertainments that will benefit you and your baby such as soothing music, chanting, and prayers.

6. Take some healthy snacks and food (home-made is the best) to ensure nutrition and reduce discomfort during the trip. Time zone is different around the world. Several small meals will help you conquer dietary discomfort caused by time difference.

7. Don't inject any vaccination that might hurt your baby.

8. Wear maternity clothes or loose clothes to make yourself feel comfortable.

9. Buy the necessary insurance to cover the whole traveling period in case the unexpected happens. Read the clause of the insurance carefully before payment.

10. Arrive at the airport, bus station or railway station as early as possible to ease the complicated procedure and traveling pressure.

11. Avoid doing any violent sports such as mountain-climbing. Do moderate exercise for normal blood circulation.

II. Tips on traveling by different means of transportation
A. Constructive advice for traveling by land

1. Traveling by car

If you travel for a long time, make sure you have the information of hotels or motels on the road, so you can have enough rest and take adequate exercise.

Fasten seatbelt under your belly or around your hips.

Stop at regular intervals for your relaxation and exercise.

Bring ear plugs and neck pillow for comfortable naps.

If you are prone to go to toilet frequently, it's better to take portable restroom or special container for the sake of convenience and emergency.

Remember to bring Dramamine (safe for pregnancy) to overcome motion sickness if you get queasy easily.

Stay calm when you encounter an accident. First, you should check your healthy condition. If everything is fine at that time, you'd better drive to the nearest hospital quickly to make full examination. If anything goes wrong, call the local ambulance immediately or ask for help around.

2. Traveling by bus

Choose a bus that has as few stops as possible to avoid any delay of your trip and possible danger.

Require a special seat for pregnancy. Don't sit in the front row or take a seat above the wheels because you may fall down or experience troublesome jolt when the vehicle has sudden movement.

Put your luggage under your feet. You can have a rest or do a little exercise with it.

Hold seat backs to keep balance on the way to the bathroom.

Grab every chance to take a rest and stretch yourself.

3. Traveling by train

It's better for you to choose lower berth in the train to ensue safety and good rest.

Hold on to rails or seat backs when you move in the train.

B. Cruise travel instruction

The larger the ship, the safer it is.

Check if the ship has healthy diet and enough medical personnel and facilities.

Choose a cabin in the middle of the ship because it is more stable than other parts.

Ask for a larger personal flotation device to adjust your belly.

Frequently go to the deck to breathe fresh air and do certain exercise.

Take enough rest.

Take advantage of seasickness bands to help preventing upset stomach instead of taking medicine.

C. Essence of comfortable air trip

1. Consult the weather and its possible change from airline or travel agent in order to bring proper clothes to keep warm on the plane. Check if there is any special policy to ease the discomfort for pregnancy.

2. Choose airplanes that stop more than once on the way to your destination. You can buy your necessities, stretch yourself and breathe fresh air when it stops.

3. Take larger airplanes because they can keep almost the same air pressure as on the land. If impossible, make sure that the altitude of flying is no more than 7,000 feet.

4. Chew gum or open your mouth wide to reduce ear pain when the plane takes off or lands.

5. Bulkhead seats provide more space to stretch your legs; seats near the restroom are convenient for frequent toilet visits and middle seats offer you smoothness. Select the proper seat according to your actual needs. If necessary, you can ask your doctor for advice.

6. Don't fasten seatbelt across your stomach. The best way is to fasten it around your hips and under your belly.

7. It is good to do some exercise. But remember to hold seat backs when you stand up because there may be turbulence on the plane.

8. Drink enough water or juice to resist dehydration.
Avoid having coffee, tea, and the like because they have a bad impact on you and your baby.

9. If you have special medical conditions such as blood clots and feel difficult to breathe on the plane, require supplementary oxygen.

Travel with your unborn baby can be fairly safe and comfortable if you take certain precautions. Make good use of our advices and talk to your practitioner about your travel plans, your trip will become the safest and most comfortable it can be.

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