Traveling pregnant
Before leaving
Before leaving, take stock of the situation. Inform your doctor of your departure and listen to his advice. Bring your health card with you and, in case, the prescriptions, you never know. Find out about the medical facilities that are located in the vicinity of the resort.
Choose your destination by taking the right precautions
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In the first few months you can still choose distant destinations, but this is strongly discouraged starting from the seventh month. If there are only six weeks left to complete your pregnancy, don't stray too far from your chosen delivery location.
Choose destinations that allow you to avoid overexposure to the sun. Most pregnant women suffer from the heat, because it increases perspiration and promotes the dilation of blood vessels. You have heavy legs and the risk of stretch marks is greater, even with good hydration. On the other hand, the risk of chloasma gravidarum, also known as the "mask of pregnancy", is real.
Do you prefer the sea: swimming is the ideal sport for pregnant women. If you choose an exotic destination, beware of mosquitoes (bring long-sleeved clothes and anti-mosquito products), nutrition (do not eat raw food, wash and peel vegetables, always eat well-cooked meat, drink only bottled and sealed water ). Prefer places where you can go without having to undergo vaccines. Think about getting some rest and, if you take organized trips or sightseeing, choose a light program.
A comfortable journey
The important thing is to travel in optimal conditions, to avoid causing a miscarriage or premature birth.
In the car. You can drive if you feel like it. If not, sit in the back seat instead, with the seat belt fastened above and below your belly. The tired sitting position: it is recommended to stop at least every two hours. Prefer straight and fast roads to winding streets.
On the train. It is ideal. If you are traveling alone, do not carry a lot of luggage.
By plane. It is certainly the most restful and peaceful means of transport. But starting from the seventh month it is strongly not recommended to make long trips. Always carry a medical certificate with you indicating the expected date of delivery. Some pregnant women were not allowed to board the plane for this reason, because the airline did not want to take any risks. Avoid sitting too long. Get up every now and then and walk down the central corridor to encourage circulation. Also think about hydrating yourself: for a 5-hour flight, it is recommended to drink at least one liter of water.
On a boat. Traveling by boat is not forbidden but, on the other hand, it would not be prudent to undertake long cruises at sea, far from any hospital.
