Traveling While Pregnant

Introduction

In principle, you can travel during pregnancy. However, it is advisable to consider certain precautions, such as choosing destinations with good sanitation.

Travelling by car or train is more advisable to travel by bus because they do not even have space walk. If traveling by car must use seat belts without fear that this may cause fetal injury in an accident because it is very unlikely if you placed the tape on the lower part of his abdomen.

Air travel is safe during pregnancy, although it is true that should be avoided from the seventh month of pregnancy. Aisle seats, and near the bathroom are more appropriate. In addition, the front of the plane is the most stable. The airport metal detectors are not dangerous to the fetus.

Travelling by boat is safe if you have discussed this with your doctor about diet and medication is advisable in case of dizziness.

Traveling abroad can be dangerous for pregnant. You should tell your doctor whether your destination is safe as it can be exposed to different diseases not common, and not all vaccines are recommended during pregnancy.

Some Tips

• When you travel use loose clothing that does not press.
• Every two hours, a stop and a walk will help.
• Do not treat dizziness if without consultation with your doctor.
• If you spend a period away from home as a vacation, look for a center where they can maintain their monitoring and use in case of trouble.
• Before a trip in late gestation period, notify your doctor.
• To avoid nausea and dizziness, common during pregnancy, it is advisable to eat sugar cookies or candy.

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