Traveling During Pregnancy: Yes or No?
Traveling during pregnancy is a pleasant thing, because, being in anticipation of a miracle, doubly want to relax, sunbathe, swim, get positive emotions. But there is a certain risk of such a trip, for both mother and baby.
If there is a question whether to go on a trip or not - you need to first consult with your doctor, who leads your pregnancy. Like no one else, he knows all your features and will be able to give you valuable recommendations for travel, which are necessary specifically in your case. The best time to travel is the second trimester. In the first three months, long-distance travel is dangerous, as there is a risk of miscarriage, and the third trimester is dangerous with premature birth.
Of course, in order to avoid any problems, it is better to travel in your country, but if you plan to travel abroad, take care of insurance. Not many insurance companies offer travel insurance to pregnant women. This issue should be worked out in advance, study the rules and nuances of insurance companies in your region. Besides, this pleasure is not cheap. Of course, you can not bother with this issue at all, but in case of what you will have to run to the local clinic, and for tourists, treatment and service always has an exorbitant cost. There were cases when tourists were not allowed to leave the clinic until they paid for expensive treatment. You also need to find out what clinics are near the immediate resting place, record addresses, coordinates, read reviews about them. So that in case of what you are fully armed! They didn’t seek help when it wasn’t before.
Transportation depends on how you carried it before pregnancy. But the safest is the train or the plane. I think everyone knows about the peculiarities of railway crossings. Let me tell you a little bit about air travel. Be sure to find out about the conditions of transportation of pregnant women in the airline in which you fly. This can be found directly on the airline’s website. You may need a certificate from a doctor with a pregnancy, but in fact they are rarely checked if the period is not long. Just in case, you need to have it with you so that you can easily fly away and then come back. The airline can also provide special seats in the cabin where you can stretch your legs or, for example, choose the food you will be served during the flight. Each company has its own characteristics, so it is better to learn about them in advance for personal comfort.
And the rest itself. During this period, it is better to choose a place calm and peaceful, but not in the wilderness, where no one can find you. Do not choose extreme types of recreation and places where there is unsanitary conditions. This is not a time to take risks. A beach holiday would be ideal. It’s time to gain strength, get a portion of warm sunshine, throw away all negative thoughts and just enjoy. Because with the birth of a baby, you will forget about rest for a long time. For those who do not welcome a beach holiday, you can choose and come up with your trip and your route. But do not forget that during this period you need to take care of yourself as much as possible. Do not get carried away by unknown foods, exotic fruits. Clothing should be in season, do not overheat or overcool, it is better to choose comfortable shoes.
To answer the question, go on a trip or not, it is impossible to answer unequivocally. This will help the health of the future mother and the attending physician. And most importantly, it is the mood and well-being of the mother. Mood for a positive rest, the maximum of positive emotions will have an effect! And if the mother feels good, then the baby will be calm and pleasant, and this is the most important thing.
Text by Alina Aladova
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