If you have a normal pregnancy and if your delivery date is still away, your doctor may approve your travel plan. In healthy pregnancy, doctors generally permit air travel during the entire pregnancy. The best time to fly is during the second trimester. Because during this stage, you may not be feeling morning sickness and your belly is still manageable. Most airlines don't allow travel after 36 weeks.
However, in complicated pregnancies involving twins, hypertensive disease, severe nausea, placenta previa, preterm labour, and other pregnancy-related complications, flying may be unsafe for both the mother and the baby.
Regardless of your mode of transport and route- plane, train, automobile, or even boat - traveling while pregnant may, however, require you to follow a set of safety precautions. First and foremost, you should plan your trip in advance.
Here are some tips that will help you travel safely while pregnant
Schedule a checkup before your vacation to get approval from your doctor.
Buying medical evacuation insurance may be a good idea. You can be flown home for medical care, if necessary.
Carry a copy of your prenatal records and copies of any relevant ultrasounds.
Keep your medications, prenatal vitamins in your purse so that you don't forget/miss to have it on time.
Save your obstetrician's mobile number and also share it with your travel companion. You or your companion can contact your doctor in case any emergency situation rises.
When you reach your destination, if possible, get the number of a local doctor, just in case you need any advice.
If you are flying, walk around every hour during flight to keep your blood circulation flowing. Pregnancy can cause circulation problems and flying may increase the risk of developing a blood clot.
Do not lift heavy luggage. Hire porters to carry your luggage or use suitcases with wheels so that you can easily pull it.
While flying, pregnant women should drink extra fluids because air travel can be dehydrating. Extra fluids can also help eliminate Braxton-Hicks 'false labor' pains, say experts. Choose nonalcoholic, noncaffeinated beverages.
Pack your own healthy snacks. Eating frequent small meals may help avoid hypoglycemia and nausea.
When you experience regular painful contractions, inform the crew immediately.
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