Traveling during pregnancy

The travel restrictions except short walks, was a common obstetric patients until World War II practice, when women were forced to take trips regardless of distance and how to travel.

From the data collected from this period, it has shown that for healthy women, the trips have no harmful effects on pregnancy.

Should we avoid travel?

In principle, the trips are not contraindicated during pregnancy as long as certain precautions are taken now indicate.

It is important to avoid travel to places where health resources are deficient, in anticipation of possible complications; also it will avoid long journeys to approach the target date for delivery.

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Know more

See our section ' Pregnancy & Childbirth 'numerous items of interest:

• Exercise during pregnancy
• Diet during pregnancy
• Dizziness during pregnancy

Doctor visits

Read many questions from our users at 'Ask the doctor'.

Basics that should be taken into account

• Always travel with comfortable clothing that do not press him.
• If the means of transport permits, stop every two hours to stretch your legs.
• Do not take any medication for motion sickness without being prescribed by your doctor.
• If you plan a trip in late pregnancy, talk to your gynecologist about the chances of a labor premature.
• If you are not absolutely sure that the trip does not pose any risk to you, talk to your gynecologist.

Air Travel

Air travel is generally safe during pregnancy. Iberia, for example, forbids the trip to pregnant women during the last 15 days of pregnancy. The American Airlines allows travel up to 7 days before the due date, provided that the mother is well. Security detectors used by the security services are not hazardous to the health of the fetus.

When making air travel try to get a seat next to the halls or on the front; in this way it will be easier to stand and access to the toilet.

The relative humidity in aircraft cabins is kept only 8%, which promotes blood clots in the legs; To avoid this situation, try to walk every hour and drink plenty of liquids to improve hydration.

Boat trips

Boat trips are safe, although you should bear in mind, in the course of a trip at sea, the distance to a place where you may need medical assistance.

Before going on a boat trip, check with your gynecologist what kind of medication can be taken in case of suffering dizziness .

Train Travel

If planning a long journey by land, transfer by train to the bus is preferable, as it will provide greater freedom of movement.

Travel by car

Car travel for trips of short or medium distance are preferable to bus travel, since in the latter can not program stops freely.

• Whenever you perform a drive, use the belts of security, because it is considered that the risk for both mother and fetus, is greater if not wearing a seatbelt.
• The lower belt of the belt should be positioned on the lower portion of the stomach, as low as possible; if you could, on top of the thighs. The upper seat belt must pass between your breasts and across your shoulder without damaging the neck; Never slide the top of the belt outside his shoulder.
• Do not put the belt around the abdomen, as this location can cause significant injury to the abdomen; Also, set the upper and lower belts as much as possible, for your convenience.
• The main cause of fetal death in a car accident is the death of the mother.

Trips abroad

Before a trip abroad consult your doctor, who will advise you about the safety of travel and possible preventive measures to be taken. Do not take any medication without consulting your doctor. Sometimes it is prudent to delay the trip until after delivery.

In general, it is recommended to avoid travel to countries with poor sanitary systems or high altitude; Also during pregnancy is contraindicated, especially during the last quarter, the practice of scuba diving (can cause an oxygen deficiency in pregnant women).