Moving around gets twice as difficult when you’re pregnant. And, if you have to travel between cities or countries during pregnancy then you have your work cut out. Although it is easy than traveling with a baby, as that leads to carrying bags full of baby diapers, bottles, and blankets, the extra weight can leave you in some pain. No matter what your destination or purpose for the travel is, you must make sure that you make your comfort a priority. Along with that, you must take care of your health needs, always stack up on snacks and stay hydrated. Here are some tips that can help you travel during pregnancy:
Time your trip
The time of your travel is integral during pregnancy, and this is not just limited to one factor of time. Along with the months remaining for your delivery, you also need to take into consideration the seasons, weather as well as the time of the day that you would be stepping out. The time your travel will take is also important, you do not want to leave too late if you are taking a slightly long one-day trip. Take the traffic, roads and medical help into consideration while planning the routes for your travel.
Domestic destination
Pregnancy is a long process and can be slightly boring for the mother, most women are known to take some trips during the mid-phase of their pregnancy. If you are planning to travel during pregnancy, make sure it is domestic travel. This not only keeps you closer to home than a foreign country but also saves you from the long checks and delays at the airport. Also, you must avoid the cities with high altitudes as they can cause some trouble to your breathing.
Keep a copy of your prenatal records
There are many conditions associated with pregnancy, you might start feeling a weakness in your body, there could be a drop in your blood sugar or a rise in your blood pressure. It is important for you to carry your prenatal records with you while your travel during pregnancy. If you face a condition mid-way and need to visit a hospital, the doctor is helped with the records you have and do not need to run tests, thereby saving them time as well as saving you some bucks.
Take the road
When you are traveling, avoid flying unless you are going to some far-off destination that requires you to make the aerial travel. Taking a flight can be faster, but it has multiple complications that come along with it. Avoid the waters as well, the jerks in a boat or a ship are unhealthy for a pregnant woman. The best bet for travel during pregnancy is traveling in your car along with the company of someone who can help you in a critical condition. If you are traveling, then you must pull your seat as back as possible for added comfort and position the steering 10 inches away from the breastbone, this saves your baby from danger if the airbags deploy.
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