Surely many pregnant women will go on vacation in the next few days. While pregnancy is not an impediment to travel, much less, there are certain precautions that we must take into account when planning the next vacation.
As long as the pregnancy has not presented complications such as bleeding, threat of abortion and you are not too close to the date of delivery, there is no inconvenience to not enjoy a well-deserved vacation.
Of course, we must not be unconscious either. Before traveling pregnant we must evaluate some important issues such as the health security of the place where we will go, the means of transport in which we will be transported, duration of the trip, etc.
The best moment
As a general rule, the first trimester (before week 12) and the last one (after week 28) are not the most recommended for trips.
The most suitable period to travel is the second trimester of pregnancy, approximately between week 12 and week 28, always depending on the particular situation of each woman and what her gynecologist considers. In the fourth, fifth and sixth month the discomfort has decreased, the size of the gut does not yet allow you to enjoy walks, walks and routes and the risk of premature delivery is minimal.
At the beginning of pregnancy the discomforts such as nausea, vomiting and tiredness, if they are very intense, can ruin a trip. They are the most delicate months. On the other hand, the last months are not recommended to make a trip that is too long, travel to areas that are too hot or where adequate medical attention is not guaranteed in case of delivery.
Wherever you go, if you travel after the seventh month it is advisable to take with you all the documentation on the evolution of pregnancy (ultrasound, reports, analysis, medical tests, etc)
Transport
If you travel by plane, most airlines do not recommend traveling after the seventh month in case premature birth could occur.
If the trip is long, choose a seat near the bathroom (better on the aisle side), avoid sitting too long, drink plenty of fluids and wear comfortable clothes.
The train is probably the most recommended medium. If the journey is long, it is preferable to choose it with a cabin and a bathroom nearby. The same in case of bus, seat-bed and toilets.
The car is the most used medium for short journeys. Keep in mind that you must stop every two hours to stretch your legs. If you are the driver, avoid the hours of too much heat and try not to leave the days of greater displacements.
The boat or cruise is not the most suitable means for the first months if you suffer nausea and have restrictions to embark pregnant women who are in the third trimester. If you travel, large boats that have a doctor and nurse on board are recommended.
Destinations
A relaxing trip to a nearby beach is not the same as an adventure trip to an exotic country. Obviously, the risks are different.
It is not recommended to travel to sites over 3,000 meters high, nor to travel to areas where there is a risk of contracting malaria, yellow fever or endemic diseases such as cholera, dengue, malaria, etc.
It is also not recommended to travel to sites that require vaccines that may pose a risk to the pregnant woman. Check the page that the Ministry of Health has made available to citizens where you can check the required vaccination according to destination.
Precautions
In the case of traveling pregnant, there are certain cares that for your health and that of your baby you should not overlook as:
Hydrate: Drink plenty of fluids, especially if you travel to warm areas. Dehydration is a risk you should avoid. On the other hand, contrary to what you might think, drinking a lot of water helps relieve fluid retention that occurs in pregnancy. If you travel to other countries drink only bottled water.
Do not neglect food: on holidays we usually relax in this regard, we eat more in restaurants and less healthy food. Avoid fats, too heavy meals, control calories and prefer fruits and vegetables, which in addition to being healthy, will help keep constipation at bay, very common when we go on vacation.
Do not stop exercising, at least a half-hour daily walk on the beach or in the mountains will help you not lose your physical condition.
Sun protection: protect your skin with sun creams and avoid exposure to the sun during the central hours of the day.
Contraindications
It will always be the gynecologist, knowing your medical history, who evaluates whether or not you are able to travel depending on the stage of pregnancy, your background and the destination you are traveling to. In general, traveling to pregnant women who:
Have hemorrhages
Have suffered abortions, previous premature deliveries, ectopic pregnancy or early rupture of the bag.
Have placental abnormalities, a history of high blood pressure and / or diabetes.
They suffer severe anemia
