Travel Tips for pregnant women by Dr. Rydfors Jan – doctor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Medical Center of Stanford University, USA and is the co-founder of medical applications Pregnancy Companion (roughly translated Pregnancy Handbook) will give pregnant women travel a ‘babymoon’ (travel before or after the birth of the baby) safe.
As a general rule, pregnancy is not considered to be a great time to travel. There should go or not, it depends very much on the health of both mother and fetus. However, if adequate preparation and careful, if your pregnancy is healthy and allows your doctor, you absolutely can travel as you wish.
Here are the notes from Dr. Rydfors for a safe trip but still comfortable for pregnant women.
Safe travel tips for pregnant women
– Must get permission from the doctor and preparation of documents necessary travel insurance (in case of any medical problem, your doctor will take measures for timely handling). Bring medical books during her pregnancy checkups.
– Refer to the list of hospitals, medical facilities and doctors in hotels or embassies where you come. The medical professionals will assist you any time during the trip.
– Should a flu shot before going (By flight, you will be exposed to a lot of people, touched a lot of things and you will be very susceptible to infection). It is best to vaccinate against influenza before two weeks before the start of the trip.
– Baggage should ensure full prescription as directed by your doctor, including antibiotics for diarrhea may occur during the trip. In case you have problems with diarrhea, the best way of fighting was pure coconut water (drinking water, coconut water not only replenishes the body, but also provide electrolytes and minerals lost when you have diarrhea).
– For pregnant women with morning sickness, instead of anti-nausea medication, you may use the form on the skin behind the ear patch is scopolamine, which is known as a very good and safe to use.
– When you are pregnant, you tend to sweat more, pee more and drink more water. Therefore, be prepared to drink and drink as much water as possible. Also, clotting phenomenon is also a matter of concern because high probability that happen with any pregnant woman does. If possible, put a seat next to the aisle can easily stand up and walk. Stretching the toes, drink lots of water and wear loose clothing will help you to avoid this phenomenon.
– The best time to travel while pregnant is when you are in the 36th week of pregnancy.However, it is safest to travel by air in Week 32 or 34 in order to minimize the dangers that may occur. The closer to the date of birth, you will become swollen, and it would be uncomfortable if you sit on the plane this time.
Safe travel tips for pregnant women
