This
may be a last chance for a perfect holiday, alone with your spouse.
If it happens to be your first pregnancy you need not worry about
the diapers, feeding bottles and jars of baby food, which henceforth
would be of major concern in your post delivery vacations.
The Best Time To Get Away During Pregnancy
The
First Trimester: Your enjoyment may be marred by your
nausea, vomiting and tiredness. If you have to travel, traveling
a great distance isn’t a terrific idea, as the possibility of
miscarriage is greatest in the first trimester.
The
Second Trimester: The time between 20-28 weeks is the best
time to get away. You may feel a little cramped, uncomfortable
and restless having to sit for a
long time during the journey and your feet may swell up. So, it
is advisable to walk around, as much as possible to keep the circulation
going.
The
Third Trimester: Long distance travel is not recommended
in the last
trimester, for in case labour begins early, you would be far away
from your
doctor and hospital.
The
Do's Of Traveling In Pregnancy
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A
single destination is preferable to a tour, so plan a trip
that is relaxing. |
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Speak
to your doctor about the trip and if it happens to be longer
than a month,
take
all your pregnancy notes with you. Make sure you take your
vitamins to last
through
the trip. |
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Take proper
food reserves with you incase of unavailability, as your
baby is working
as hard as ever, at growing and developing, so that you
don’t deprive
your
baby of the nutritional needs it needs. Order thoughtfully
at meal times.
Don’t
skip meals. Check on the quality of water you drink. |
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When
you feel the need go to the washroom, you must go, to prevent
urinary
infection
and constipation. Go, as soon as you get the urge. |
If
your travel is by Plane: Check that you get an aisle
seat, so that you can get
up
and stretch or use the rest room when needed. Drink plenty of
water or fruit
juice to counter dehydration
caused by air-travel and take some healthy snacks to supplement
your airline meals. Wear your seat belt comfortably fastened below
your abdomen.
If
your travel is by Car: Keep a bag of nutritious snacks
and a thermos of juice
or milk handy.
Occupy a comfortable seat with a back and neck support. Break
your car journey after 3-4
hours.
If
your travel is by Train: Train travel is preferable to
car travel, as it is
more comfortable and moving space is much more. Take adequate
meals and fluids
with you even if your train has a dining car!
Dont's
Of Travel In Pregnancy
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Travel
is not advisable if you have high blood pressure, diabetes,
other medical
or obstretical problems. |
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Travel
at high altitudes isn’t recommended at any time during pregnancy.
Strenuous
sporting holidays are a taboo. |
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No
drugs to prevent sea or air sickness should be taken, without
consulting a
doctor. |
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Don’t
try eating unfamiliar food abroad. |
Note
on self driving: Driving shorter distances is fine, as
long as you don’t
experience dizzy spells and can still fit behind the wheel. Fastening
your seat
belt below
the abdomen is a must. Sudden breaks and jerks are not advisable,
as
it would
have undesirable impact on the uterus and the foetus. |
