Are you traveling while pregnant? Or maybe planning to. Here’s a quick practical tips for you.
Being pregnant can be really tough and can really be uncomfortable to you. It can be especially tough if you travel, not to mention the hassle that you will be imposing to your companions.
But! Don’t let it stop you from enjoying what you love most!
For some, traveling while pregnant may raise some eyebrows. Of course, that is quiet understandable since health and safety concerns for both the mother and child are prioritized. However, as long as certain precautions are taken, you should not worry about anything.
It should also be noted that pregnant women can only travel with their doctor’s approval. If there are complications during pregnancy, then there is a high chance that the most awaited trip may be postponed.
I, too, travelled while I was pregnant and it was very liberating and had me looking feeling happy for days. Pregnancy IS hard and not a walk in the park at all. Traveling while pregnant took my mind off from the pains of carrying a child and definitely took out the fear of child birth.
To help you prepare when you are traveling while pregnant, we have here a list of things that may help you enjoy that trip you have been looking forward to.
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1. Secure your medical records if you plan on traveling while pregnant.
Get your doctor’s approval above all else if you are planning on traveling while pregnant. Make sure that you are fit to travel, may it be locally or internationally. Health and safety risk is not an option.
If possible, set your monthly check-up a few days before your scheduled vacation. This is to ensure that the medical certificate you have is the latest, meaning it should be made or issued days before the trip.
There are airlines and port that do not allow pregnant women to travel, most especially if they are on the later part of their pregnancy. A latest medical certificate on-hand will avoid that unwanted hassle for you.
Also, it will be good if you can secure other relevant medical records, such as prenatal records and ultrasound, prior to your trip. Just in case :). Aside from this, remember to program your doctor’s number in your phone and your companions’.
2. Complete your prenatal vitamins and medications.
Keep your prenatal vitamins and medications on a separate case/ pouch. Make sure that it is accessible and can be easily retrieved when needed.
You may keep your medicines on your handbag or sling bag. This way, you can access it any time of the day, inside or outside the hotel or wherever you may be staying.
Remember to have enough vitamins and medications with you to last the entire trip. You may add an extra number of medicines with you, just in case.
3. Check the Weather
It is important to remain healthy throughout and after the trip. Unwanted rain or unnecessary cold will be mostly unwelcome.
Checking the weather is a good way to do that. Listening/ watching the weather forecasts for the next couple of days is advisable.
You can prepare the clothes and accessories you might need. An umbrella, a cap, sunglasses, raincoat (the lightweight type) are some of the common item that you might need, of course, this depends on where you are going and its season.
4. Prepare an itinerary for your trip.
Plan your trip ahead. Make sure that you get a couple of minutes’ rest during the entire trip. Knowing the place where you’re going, the stops that you will make and the amount of walking or swimming that you will be doing will help you get enough rest that you will need.
Also, a good traveller always plan ahead. This is to ensure that the trip will be maximized and that the places that you ought to visit will be visited.
5. Wear comfortable shoes on your trip.
Being comfortable when you are traveling while pregnant is very very important. Hence, having appropriate shoes or foot wear should be on top of your list. Swollen feet and back pains are common when you’re pregnant.
It can get quite uncomfortable and will not be great on your vacation. You will need to be very comfortable during the entire trip, so a good pair of comfortable shoes will be very useful.
6. Bring small snacks on the trip.
One of the struggles of being pregnant is getting nauseous or being choosy when it come to the food or drink that you intake.
Having something to eat while you’re up and about is pretty good. It is advisable, then, if you can bring you own snacks.
Bland foods are mostly preferred, so you may want to take some of those. Otherwise, you may need to look for food or drinks that may satisfy your cravings or your wants.
Pregnant women should be extra careful with their intake to avoid getting sick. Eating healthy while on travel is a good thing to do.
A well-prepared travel can lessen you the unnecessary stress. Have fun and stay safe while traveling!
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Glad I found this article and somehow it ease some of my worries. Me and my wife will be traveling next month and she’s on her 1st trimester.
This is so true. I traveled my whole pregnancy , last vacay was at 8.5 months . It is exhausting but taking a few extra precautions made it easier
I totally agree that it is quiet exhausting. Was worried when I travelled for the first after learning that I was pregnant. I’m in awe that you were able to travel until your 3rd trimester. 🙂
Really practical tips here. I have two now grown babies and hated being pregnant. I felt constantly bloated and uncomfortable. Honestly if the reward at the end wasn’t so wonderful I would have never had a second lol. I didn;t do a lot of travelling when pregnant but I certainly applaud women who do!
i’m glad you liked it. I’m at the point of looking forward to finally having this baby and continue exploring.:)
Great list and words of advice. Traveling while pregnant can most certainly be done, especially with the information you’ve provided!
Thank you! Having the right information is really important.. 🙂
Some of these are convenient for travel even when you aren’t pregnant… actually I feel like it’s pretty much a great list for when you move abroad too. Like medical records, needed. Prescriptions or meds, definitely needed if you take any and depending where you move, might want to bring meds you might not be able to get as easy. Checking weather is important, climate anyways, to know what to pack for your life there. Shoes, well you always need comfy shoes for something. And snacks, well that one I do cause I like have a small supply of my faves when I move places I cant get them 🙂
Yup I agree! It’s more or less the same thing with just a bit precaution for that baby on your belly! 🙂
Wear comfortable shoes is such a must! Great list here.
I agree! Bloated feet is not welcomed when you travel! 😀
Good going, I like how this encourages woman to keep travelling even when they are pregnant 🙂
Thank you Aditi. I really hope it does! 🙂
This post is very comprehensive. I can very much relate to “bring small snack”! 😉
LOL. Food should always be there to keep you on the go! 😉
Such a comprehensive post, and so encouraging. Nothing should stop anyone from travelling, and experiencing the world. Thank you for this.
Indeed! I agree 100% on that!
Such great advice! My sister kept traveling through her pregnancies and did really well
Thank you Sherianne. That’s great to hear! I hope many women will not be prevented to travel despite being pregnant! 🙂
I am nowhere near kids yet but this is important to know for the future. I can’t see myself staying still for too long but I already make sure to keep those extra snacks!
Nothing beats being prepared! 🙂
Thank you for the informative post. Details aside, I found in particularly inspiring that you’re getting out there and adventuring as normal even with a bub on the way. My sister recently dropped out of our Eurotrip because she thought being 6 weeks pregnant and travelling was dangerous. I was disappointed to say the least!
Well, to be honest the 1st trimester was really the most challenging part – what with all the usual morning sickness and nauseous feeling that you will have. But as long as you are feeling fine and is up to the adventure ahead, then I think there’s nothing to be worried about 🙂
Such an informative post! I have a few friends who are travelling soon whilst pregnant, I have forwarded your url over to them.
Thank you, Sarah! 🙂
These are wonderful tips. Pregnancy should never stop you from travelling near or far!
I agree on so many levels! 🙂 It should never be an excuse in doing what you love to do 🙂
Thanks for sharing this tips, it is always good know what to do or not when traveling pregnant!
You’re welcome 🙂 I too had my hesitations when I started traveling again when I found out I was pregnant. Good thing I overcome it and enjoys traveling again! 🙂
I always thought that when I will be pregnant I will not travel due to a lot of stress and things to take care of but all the above mentioned tips cover all this stress. So nice to have them written down 🙂
I thought so too! My husband was even thinking of cancelling our trip! I’m just glad he didn’t! 🙂
I can’t imagine traveling while pregnant! These are really good tips and I might apply it in the future. 🙂
That’s great to hear! I hope you will find it useful! 🙂
Even for a guy, it’s actually great to see and be prepared for when the day comes how to make sure my other half is prepared if we ever went travelling. Comfortable shoes, nibbles and the weather are great tips to go on top of the essentials
That’s sooo good to hear! Indeed, every woman needs a partner who would understand what she is going through and be supportive along the way! 🙂
surely going to send this to a fellow colleague ! really nicely written Marvi 🙂
such a helpful article !! very nicely written 🙂
Thank you Meghana! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed writing it 🙂
I’m not pregnant and have no intention of being pregnant any time soon, but these are some great tips! As someone who used to work for the medical side of travel insurance, I cannot stress enough how important points 1 and 2 are!! The amount of women I came across who were travelling to some pretty random places at 6+ months pregnant without getting prior approval from their doctor is insane!
Really? That IS insane. LOL. Good thing they get to travel at all what with the policies being implemented at some ports and airlines.
We did travel while my wife was pregnant and just learned to take it really slow. Snacks are a life saver!