Travelling During Pregnancy: Useful Tips
Travel while pregnant is generally considered to be quite safe. But before you make your plans, you need to consult your gynecologist to see if it is advisable to be travelling during pregnancy. For the most part as long as you are comfortable when travelling during pregnancy, you will be fine.
USEFUL TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING BY AIR WHILE PREGNANT
Keep the following tips in mind should you decide to go travelling during pregnancy:
1 Eat regularly and drink plenty of fluids to keep you from dehydrating.
2 Walk around regularly when travelling during pregnancy to keep the blood circulation going and the swelling down.
3 Make sure that your wear loose clothing that is comfortable and that does not bind you in any way when travelling during pregnancy.
4 Should you be traveling during pregnancy in the first trimester of being pregnant, make a point of taking juice and crackers to help prevent nausea.
5 Do not attempt to travel during your ninth month, unless you have obtained permission from your health care provider.
6 Hold on to the back of the seats when you need the restroom as most airlines have narrow aisles and their is the potential of turbulence happening while walking to the restrooms.
7 Try to get an aisle seat if at all possible as you would generally need to regularly make use of the restroom when travel while in pregnancy.
8 Travelling during pregnancy is normally deemed as safer when you are in your second trimester of between 18 and 24 weeks.
LAND TRAVELLING DURING PREGNANCY
Travelling during pregnancy on land by bus, train or car requires that you take note of the following precautions:
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- Buckle up every time when attempting to travel by car and make use of both the shoulder and lap belts to ensure the best protection for you and your baby.
- Make sure the air bags are turned on when travelling during pregnancy by car to help prevent serious injuries in the event of an accident
- Travel while pregnant using a bus is generally not recommended as it can be quite challenging. If you must then it is suggested that you remain seated while the bus is in motion.
- When moving about on board a train travelling during pregnancy, it would be necessary to hold on to the rail provided or the back of the seats. Try your best to keep traveling by bus, train or car for a minimum of 5 to 6 hours. Make use of in between stops to take short walks and keep your blood circulating.
TRAVEL TO FOREIGN PLACES
Always make sure you have plenty of bottled water should you wish to travel to foreign places when travel while pregnant. If you are not able to do this, then you could make use of soft drinks or canned juices as an alternative.
Ensure that any milk you consume is pasteurized and avoid fresh vegetables and fruits unless it is cooked or you can peel it. Rather stay away from eating any foreign meat or fish when travelling during pregnancy and stick to what you know. There might be a lot more questions on your mind that needs answering in the event that you are planning on travelling during pregnancy.
