Traveling When You Are Pregnant

There are special considerations you have to take when
travelling if you are pregnant. The time when you travel is very
important to consider before planning your trip. Also,
maintaining your health while you travel is critical. There are
a few tips for helping to ensure your health while on vacation.
Here are a few precautions you should take when travelling while
you are pregnant.

1. Timing

Your baby's safety should always come first, so if you plan on
flying during your vacation you may want to check the airline's
policy regarding pregnant women before you get your flight
tickets. Some airlines do not allow women who are beyond 36
weeks to fly. Some airlines may also require you to submit a
doctors note if you are more than 28 weeks pregnant. If you are
unsure of your airline's policies contact a customer service
representative to ask about whether or not you will be eligible
to travel. Besides airline regulations, your personal comfort
should be considered when planning a vacation while you are
pregnant. Many women find their second trimester the ideal time
to travel. Many women are plagued by morning sickness during
their first trimester and very tired during their third
trimester. Of course, by their second trimester morning sickness
has usually subsided but fatigue has not yet set in making this
a great time to travel. Every woman is different though and you
may feel ready to travel at a different time.

2. Circulation

Your blood circulation can become impaired at a certain
altitude, so be sure to drink plenty of liquids. Make a point of
standing up and walking the length of the airplane once or twice
every hour of your flight. If you are driving to your vacation
destination, be prepared to make frequent stops to get out of
the car and walk around a little

Maintaining proper hydration levels is also important when you
are traveling while you are pregnant. Many travelers forget to
drink water while they are on vacation but pregnant women cannot
afford to do so. Carry bottled water with you wherever you go
and maintain your hydrations levels while you are traveling.

Proper nutrition on a trip is also important for pregnant women.
It is not uncommon for those on vacation to eat large meals. Try
not to do this and instead travel with non perishable, healthy
snacks so that you can eat small meals throughout the day to
maintain your glucose levels.

3. Due Dates

If you are close to your due date, be sure to research the
doctors in the location you are flying to. Labor can come early
and unexpectedly, so always have a plan. Some medical insurances
do not cover you while you are on vacation so be sure to check
whether or not your insurance will cover your hospital bills.

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