10 Recommendations For Traveling During Pregnancy

Perhaps in a few months you will take advantage of your vacation to take some kind of trip with your baby. But you don’t have to give up  traveling during pregnancy. However, you must follow a series of recommendations so that there is no problem and you can enjoy.

What you should know to travel during pregnancy

Something we want to point out is that the second trimester is the safest for travel. It does not mean that it is forbidden to do it at the beginning or at the end of pregnancy, all with a series of caveats.

Although, of course, you have to think that it may be a risky pregnancy or that rest has been recommended, regardless of the stage of pregnancy you are in. In this case, it is better to stay at home.

The first trimester is delicate when it comes to traveling during pregnancy. It is highly recommended to choose destinations that are close by. In case you suffer from nausea, you should not forget to ask the gynecologist about a product that calms them and is safe for the baby.

It is in the second trimester when the woman will be more prepared when it comes to traveling. The nausea usually disappears. If the pregnancy goes well, the risks of miscarriage decrease, and you don’t gain enough weight to be uncomfortable on the road.

Finally, if we talk about the third trimester, it is possible that there is less agility and that the weight gain involves some discomfort that makes us doubt the convenience of spending a long time in a means of transport. It is best to choose destinations that are close by at this stage.

Recommendations for traveling during pregnancy

Now, we are going to see a few recommendations for traveling during pregnancy. Take them into account when planning your vacation.

1. No to excesses

The trip you make should be smooth. Try not to exhaust yourself and get enough rest when you need it.

2. Better not to travel neither in the first nor in the last trimester

We have already commented on it. In the first three months of pregnancy and in the last, complications when traveling, for one reason or another, are there. In case you start a trip, take extreme precautions.

3. Wear comfortable clothes

Whether you go to hot or cold places, you must bring a comfortable wardrobe to use at all times. If we talk about footwear, it is best to wear sneakers or shoes that have a low sole.

4. Medical treatments are important

In the event that the gynecologist asks you to carry out some kind of treatment during pregnancy, you should not forget it. You have to bring all the medicines and follow the treatment normally.

5. Caution with the sun

Pregnancy makes the skin more sensitive and this will lead to complications. It is best to apply sunscreen an hour before sunbathing and, of course, avoid the hours when it is strongest, which is between 10 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon.

6. Travel by plane

Many airlines have special restrictions for pregnant women. Before you plan your trip, you should find out if with the weeks of gestation you have you can take a plane.

7. Travel by land

In case you travel by road, you should ask the driver to rest every two hours so that you can do it too. In these intervals you have to walk and drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration.

8. Rest

You will have little time left to sleep all you want, because in less than you think sleepless nights and the fatigue generated by caring for a newborn will arrive. Even if you are traveling during pregnancy, get as much sleep as possible.

9. No to self-medication

In case you have dizziness, nausea, stomach irritation or other discomfort, it is best not to self-medicate. You should consult your doctor for any treatment you can take. If not, go to a nearby hospital to treat any discomfort you may have.

10. Do not travel without medical consent

In case the doctor explains to you that your pregnancy is high risk and that it is best not to travel, you should listen to him. A trip, no matter how pleasant and peaceful it may be, always involves wear and tear that many pregnant women cannot and do not want to run. In case this is the case, it is best to enjoy the tranquility of home.