Traveling while pregnant? Useful tips to face your holidays in complete tranquility

If before pregnancy you used to go on vacation without caring too much about any health risks, during the "magical journey" that will lead you to become a mother, the situation is completely upset. The good old rule, always current, is certainly to resort to common sense and avoid risky areas where hygienic conditions are not optimal or where there is a risk of contracting dangerous diseases.

Here are some small tips designed for you to face a journey with the belly in all serenity.

Before departure

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• Pack any medications you usually take and your medical file to facilitate proper intervention if necessary
• Before departure, identify the hospital closest to the place where you will be staying and write down all the references
• Although air travel can be handled without problems if you have a regular and problem-free pregnancy, consult your doctor before planning a flight.
• Find out about the restrictions that your airline has for pregnant women (some airlines require, starting from the 28th week, a medical certificate certifying the normal course of pregnancy and the expected date of delivery). The best time for air travel is the second quarter. Obviously, don't travel if your pregnancy is at risk
• Dress comfortably, with flat shoes and keep slippers or non-slip socks handy

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During the trip

• If the car journey is long, make regular stops to "stretch" your legs and move around a bit
• Always wear a seat belt (car / plane), the important thing is to keep the belly out of the front passage of the same
• Long journeys can increase the risk of thrombosis and varicose veins in the legs: wear compression stockings, move to avoid cramps and do some stretching exercises to promote blood circulation, even during sessions. Get an aisle seat assigned to you so you can get up comfortably
• Drink a lot because the air is quite dry on the plane
• If you go to the mountains, make stops of about 30 minutes to gradually get used to the difference in altitude. Sudden changes in altitude are absolutely to be avoided: no to chairlifts and cable cars

On vacation

• Beware of foods you consume outside the home: drink only bottled water, eat well-cooked foods and pasteurized dairy products to prevent the risk of dysentery and infections that could have unpleasant consequences for you and the fetus
• Drink a lot especially if you go to a warm place
• Avoid prolonged sun exposure and the hottest hours, without forgetting the right UV protection (cream, glasses and possibly a hat)

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