Can you travel while pregnant? Expert health and safety tips for expectant mums
Can you travel while pregnant? Expert health and safety tips for expectant mums
WHETHER you’re heading off on a babymoon or have to fly abroad for a business trip, here are 10 safety tips for travelling while pregnant.
The thought of travelling when you’re expecting can be a little daunting.
But if you follow these tips from Lloyds Online Doctor Dr Minal you can still go on holiday safely and comfortably.
Here are her top tips for expectant mums:
1. Time your trip
If possible plan your trip around your second trimester as the risk of miscarriage or preterm labour is at its lowest during this time.
Try to discuss your travel plans with your doctor or midwife before booking your trip.
You should discuss disease prevention and get a signed note from your doctor approving your travel.
Think about your medical history and any increased risks you may have and ensure you are up-to-date with your antenatal checks to rule out any complications.
Your doctor will outline the risk and benefits of any vaccinations you may require, and discuss preventative treatment for malaria.
Malaria prevention will depend on where you are going and may include anti-malaria medication.
Remember to take any anti-malaria medication regularly and exactly as prescribed.
Take care to avoid food and water borne conditions which can cause stomach upsets and diarrhoea, and stick to bottled water.
Since some medicines for treating stomach upsets and diarrhoea aren’t suitable during pregnancy, check first with a doctor before you take any medication.
For more information on travel medicines, including malaria tablets, jet lag tablets and vaccinations, visit Lloyds Online Doctor’s Travel Clinic.
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source: http://www.dailystar.co.uk/travel-news-cheap-uk-holidays-luxury-breaks-more-daily-star/457565/Can-you-travel-when-pregnant-airplane-expert-health-safety-tips
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