Pregnancy and Travelling

Foster Feel

When I was 2 months pregnant I skidded on the snow and after that I was restricted to go out in snow!!! Well nothing serious happened but still I and my husband were alone in new country, new weather with my first pregnancy and so my husband became bit possessive about my health. Well that wasn’t the end….I was a person or better to say I am a person who can’t do anything normally. I want fun always and everywhere. If I can’t find it I will invent it with some childish behavior and because of that my husband kept bugging me throughout my pregnancy  “don’t run don’t jump don’t do this and don’t do that” well I consider it as a love only but yes truth is many things you have to either stop or slow down in pregnancy and one of them is Travelling.

I understand restrictions are not right but I feel this is just like when we get new car we become little possessive about the scratch and we prefer to slow down the speed. Big journey big moment and little sacrifice. Well actually the word sacrifice is not right as you can do it just with little extra care.

I would like to put other restrictions behind as I am here to talk about travelling in pregnancy.

First thing first everyone is different as well as every pregnancy is different so I would like to say you can travel or not; how much travelling is safe for you is fully depends on individuals. If your body permits; your doctor approves you can travel as much as you want and if not sorry to say but you have to find option for travelling.

In first trimester chances of miscarriages are high and so doctors recommend to limit your travelling. Just to limit not to restrict. You may need to drop your bike or you may need to stop rash driving or you may need to cancel your plan to visit hills and mountains but you can still go with slow steady driving; you can roam in or near by city which has good road and you can also travel by flight(except special case).

Second trimester is as normal as you are. You can go wherever you want until you get tired.

Third trimester comes with restrictions again but still if you want to travel you can check out with your doctor and plan accordingly. Many flights have restriction of 28 weeks to 32 weeks but the thing is they can’t judge you with your bump so better to carry your doctors letter if you don’t want hassle. Travelling by air is safe but still small flights or helicopters are not recommended. You can travel by car, bus or train if your body permits. If you are still not happy with these limitations I would like to say you are lucky that you don’t have to take bed rest, many would be mother has to. So enjoy the way it comes, listen to your body and listen to your doctors, don’t try to do something just because your friend or your mother could do that. Never skip your checkups in this trimester as it is essential for your due date as well as growth of your baby matters a lot in this trimester.

Well this is what we discussed about freedom, freedom of choice. You are free to desire if your body permits. But what if you have to travel in emergency?

Here we are sharing some tips to make your trip comfortable during pregnancy :

1. Don’t forget to concern your doctor first. Get checkup before you start travelling.
2. Get the idea of place you are willing to visit and read about that. Talk to your doctor regarding that and don’t skip vaccination or medication if doc recommends for example if you are going to visit Malaria zone better to get vaccination or medication to protect yourself.
3. Don’t forget to take your prenatal pills with you as you may not find the same brand in different city or country.
4. Try to keep your luggage light. Limit with comforts and need. Pack as much as you can carry.
5. Don’t hesitate to tick HELP if you are travelling by flight. Its okay if you won’t use it but plan it for precaution.
6. don’t forget to pack your favorite snacks for you and keep it handy. Don’t try to control your hunger during travelling feed your body as it asks for.
7. Stay hydrated. Keep at least one water bottle with you.
8. Don’t forget to stretch your body during travelling. Take frequent break to free your legs.
9. If you find anything painful try to change your position as soon as possible.
10. It’s okay to skip your diet chart but not all the times.
11. Don’t forget to check twice (allowed or not) before you get into any physical activity.
12. The most important is wear your comfort. Wear according to weather. Wear maternity clothes they are not only comfortable and Stylish but also protect your bump.

 Have A Happy Travelling