How to Travel During Pregnancy
See your doctor for a prenatal check-up and ask him if it is safe for you to travel., Check with your doctor specifically about low air pressure and increased exposure to radiation if you fly frequently., Check with the airline or cruise company to...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: See your doctor for a prenatal check-up and ask him if it is safe for you to travel.
Disclose all of your travel plans and have him fill out a medical certificate that indicates it is safe for you to travel. -
Step 2: Check with your doctor specifically about low air pressure and increased exposure to radiation if you fly frequently.
For a pregnant woman who travels only occasionally, air pressure and radiation should not be worrisome.
Low cabin pressure has little effect on a pregnant woman or her fetus as the body is able to adapt to the deficiency naturally.
A fetus exposed to radiation has an increased risk of some cancers.
At airport security, minimize the risk by asking that you be searched by hand or a wand instead of a security machine. , Many airlines restrict or strongly discourage pregnant women from traveling after 36 weeks.
Some international airlines may have an earlier cut-off date.
The majority of airlines also will require a medical certificate deeming it OK to fly in the last trimester. ,,, Regular meals and snacks can fight travel-related fatigue.
Extra water consumption can help you stay hydrated inside a very dry airplane cabin. , The chances of survival in a crash dramatically increase through the use of a seat belt.
Buckle the seat belt low on your hips, positioning it below your baby bump.
The shoulder belt should be positioned between your breasts. -
Step 3: Check with the airline or cruise company to make sure you will be able to travel.
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Step 4: Take a copy of pertinent health information and your insurance card in case of emergency while traveling.
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Step 5: Pack or wear comfortable clothing and shoes while traveling.
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Step 6: Pay attention to your general nutrition while traveling.
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Step 7: Wear your seat belt to maintain safety for both you and your baby while traveling by car or airplane.
Detailed Guide
Disclose all of your travel plans and have him fill out a medical certificate that indicates it is safe for you to travel.
For a pregnant woman who travels only occasionally, air pressure and radiation should not be worrisome.
Low cabin pressure has little effect on a pregnant woman or her fetus as the body is able to adapt to the deficiency naturally.
A fetus exposed to radiation has an increased risk of some cancers.
At airport security, minimize the risk by asking that you be searched by hand or a wand instead of a security machine. , Many airlines restrict or strongly discourage pregnant women from traveling after 36 weeks.
Some international airlines may have an earlier cut-off date.
The majority of airlines also will require a medical certificate deeming it OK to fly in the last trimester. ,,, Regular meals and snacks can fight travel-related fatigue.
Extra water consumption can help you stay hydrated inside a very dry airplane cabin. , The chances of survival in a crash dramatically increase through the use of a seat belt.
Buckle the seat belt low on your hips, positioning it below your baby bump.
The shoulder belt should be positioned between your breasts.
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