Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Your Trip Essentials When Traveling While Pregnant

By Celia Hall


Traveling while pregnant has been proven to be safe. Apparently, what only hinders some women is their personal apprehensions towards the thought of the discomfort they may put up with. In some cases however, exceptions are caused by extreme health conditions that should be taken seriously for its risks.

Even then, there is no stopping you from going on a vacation for awhile before hurdling the challenges of child birth. Again, it has been proven by experts to be safe, and it will remain to be if you know your responsibilities as well. These are the following preparations you can do to make the experience stress free and memorable.

If you are on flight that is heading to a near destination, most likely it will be a quick one. However, if you distribute your meals evenly throughout the day, then you need to stock up on snacks for your sustenance. These are helpful especially when you are stuck in traffic while heading to and from the airport or during most lazy times.

Sitting down all the time can cause your body to become sore. This is an undesirable state to be in especially if you are outside the comforts of your home. Find ways to stretch occasionally throughout the flight so you can loosen up your muscles and prevent them from becoming dormant.

It goes without saying that you should also be prepared for emergency needs. You would not want to be caught up in a situation and not be able to remedy it right on the spot. Surely, it is best to prioritize your health before traveling, so take your medications and vaccines prior to the day of departure. Add to this your medical records and insurance as a safety backup.

On the other hand, never forget the basics such as proper hydration. Even though pregnant women often frequent restrooms to pee, they should still keep their selves hydrated to keep bodily functions running normally. A bottle is probably enough to quench your thirst without having to stock up on too much liquid.

To bring the comfort level to a maximum, if that is even possible, dress in your clothes that will put you at ease all throughout the trip. Keep in mind that even when you can make requests, you never really can control internal and external temperature conditions. Therefore, you can survive the heat or the cold with the proper gear and attire.

Even with these reminders, it would still be up to you if you see yourself as capable of enduring a flight. There are women who would not risk it because they feel unwell most of the time. Others cope well with their pregnancy, that is why they can brave the challenge.

That is why the decision is yours to make. You have the option of traveling while pregnant, and you also have the right to waive that privilege. Just remember that if you do decide to go for a much needed break, bring your essentials with you.




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