It is believed by most of the people that traveling during pregnancy should be avoided and some believe that many airlines do not allow pregnant women. In reality, it is quite safe to travel during normal pregnant stage and is allowed by all – medical practitioners as well as airlines and other modes of transport. You are asked to avoid travel only if you are facing certain unique problems and complications. The doctors allow ladies to fly and travel till the 34th to 36th week of pregnancy, and it is not generally advisable to fly after this stage due to the premature labor risk.
You can actually relax and relieve your stress by traveling and it would be advisable to discuss your plans for travel with your midwife or doctor in advance. If your travel plan is approved, you are surely going to enjoy every minute of your journey. Traveling during pregnancy can mean fun and it can be done quite easily by following certain guidelines regarding the proper choices and places. When you are flying, you need to take necessary precautions. Get a medical check up done ahead of time, especially for high blood pressure, swelling and bleeding. Ask for your doctor’s recommendation and advice. A normal healthy pregnant woman is allowed to fly by majority airlines. Carry your essential medical certificates.
Try and make an early check in or pre-board the plane, as this will give you more time to settle in and you don’t have to wait for long periods in queues. You can request for bulkhead seat so that you have spacious leg room or you may ask for the aisle seat for easy entry and exit. Take the recommended vacations as per the regulations and doctor’s advice. Plan your trip well in advance with the help of your family, spouse and travel company. It is better to be well prepared always. The pregnant women must be particularly careful about their shoes- the shoes must be very comfortable and provide good support for the feet and back. If you are wearing comfortable and good shoes, you will remain alert and energized throughout your journey.
You should take good care of yourself and your health throughout the trip. See that you take ample rest and do not overtire yourself. If you are going sightseeing, make it a point to take short naps to refresh yourself. Try to go slow and steady and take things in your stride at a gradual pace to avoid complications. Use bottled water only for drinking and brushing teeth. Ensure that the ice that you use is manufactured from distilled water, if it is not, then it would be best to avoid it. Avoid eating raw fruits, salads or vegetables. Bananas and mandarins would be fine. Eat good freshly cooked food from authentic places. Wash your hands properly with antibacterial soap. To prevent blood clots and thrombosis, it is better to wear tight stockings or flight socks. You can perform the in flight exercises as recommend by the airlines. Try and take small walks in the plane, when the seatbelt restrictions are relaxed.
You should also take travel insurance; most of the companies give an insurance cover till 26th week of pregnancy and there are some exclusive insurance companies that give a cover after this period after a detailed case study.
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