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Traveling While Pregnant
Asked by M.P. from Boston
on April 8, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone can share their experiences traveling while pregnant. I have a important business trip in Washigton D.C. at the beginning of June. I will be...
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- Sorry to be a downer, but... I would check the airline website for their policy, since many airlines will not allow you to travel that late in your pregnancy. I fl...
- Make sure you are ALLOWED to fly, not by your doctor, but by the airline. I agreed to go to Florida in early July with my sister so I could watch her son while she we...
- Stay really well hydrated before and during the trip. Wear loose shoes (something you can slip on and off) and comfortable clothes and try to elevate your legs or mov...
Traveling When Pregnant
Asked by N.S. from Detroit
on May 19, 2011
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I just found out a really great friend is getting married the weekend before I'm due. It's about a 2.5hr drive. My son was almost 2wks late, so I'm thinking this one...
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- Well, my daughter came 10 days early. I wouldn't buy a new dress...
- I think it all depends on how you feel at the time. Whenever I was that far along the last thing I wanted to do was sit in a car for that long. My daughter was born th...
- Same thing happened to me, but it would have been a 4 hour plane flight. I decided against going. Even though it turned out that I did not have the baby that weekend, ...
Traveling for Thanksgiving
Asked by C.B. from Wichita
on November 13, 2007
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I am 34 weeks pregnant. My husband and I have been planning on traveling by car 18 hours to visit family. Has anyone traveled that late in pregnancy? I know that we wi...
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- Be very aware of your circulation. One thing I learned was to drink gatoraid because it would help keep away leg cramps.
- You should call your OBGYN office and ask for copies of your medical (pregnancy related) records to take along with you. (At least, that is whay my OBGYN did when I t...
- I traveled at 30 weeks by airplane for a one hour flight and went into labor. Id say don't do it.
Pregnancy and Travel
Asked by J.S. from Tampa
on June 14, 2010
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Hey Mamas -
I am currently 24 weeks pregnant, high-risk only based on the fact that I had an unexplained stillborn 4 years ago. I am out of work per doctor's orders. ...
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- The movement of the car will be good for the baby! The more movement the baby receives, the better for them. No or little movement makes a baby high risk for issues la...
- Ask your doctor. If you shouldn't your brother will certainly understand if you send a present for the shower,etc. best, k
- I would discuss it with your doctor, but I took a flight to Disney World then walked around the parks for a week when I was 7 and a half months pregnant in the middle ...
Traveling Out of Country While Pregnant
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on July 19, 2010
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I have to travel to Jamaica and Mexico for work while pregnant. Is there any advice you ladies can give as far as safety, comfort, health, sanity etc? I will be stay...
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- As Rebecca told you, do not drink the water and do not get any ice on your drinks. Make sure you stay away from the street vendors, because of dirt, flies and germs. ...
- If you HAVE to go then remember not to drink the water. and try to stay away from the "street" venders, as i have learned that the food may taste good it may be contam...
- Also use bottled water to brush and rinse your teeth. Get the names and numbers of the best medical facilities that will be in the area where you will be staying. Ma...
Traveling
Asked by C.P. from Columbus
on August 21, 2012
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Background: me and my family moved to a new state due to my
job. It was a a good thing because we were moving close to my
hometown. My daughter was 2 months old when...
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- I was always a SAHM, BUT, my SIL has always worked. And she always told me: I would rather have my kids close to my work, because THAT is how I will get to spend ...
- I gotta say, I would have loved the option to use a daycare at my work. Anything could happen on the roads. Most accidents are within a mile of your home, so don't str...
- Where does your husband work relative to the daycare centers around? Perhaps he can drop them and you can pick up (or the other way around). Also you might be better o...
Airplane Travel and Pregnancy
Asked by K.B. from St. Louis
on October 21, 2010
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Does anyone know the rules about travelling on an airplane while you are pregnant? I'm due in early February, but am planning to travel back to Texas for Thanksgiving...
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- If you feel okay enough to fly then fly but after 32 weeks i wouldnt suggest you to fly.. cuz sometimes that far along could cause you to go into labor early and could...
- First check with the airline. Most airlines are 35 weeks or less. (You are in the clear then being due February. Most OB/Gyn or Midwives are between 32 & 35 weeks dep...
- You shouldn't have any problems (as long as you have had a good pregnancy so far). I flew when I was almost 8 months pregnant with no problems at all! Enjoy your family!
Can't Travel for Holidays Because of Pregnancy.
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on October 21, 2010
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I'm due Christmas day with baby #2, which means we can't travel for Thanksgiving(which is also my birthday this year) or Christmas. My husband and my family live far a...
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- Congratulations ! Our daughter was due around Christmas and we did not travel. We never have been on the road at Christmas because that is "our family time". ...
- Why can't you travel for Thanksgiving? I would invite family. Is your mom coming to help with the baby?
- Stay home, relax and just call people.
Travel Oppourtunity with My Husband, ALONE!
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on September 21, 2009
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well, i am just so nervous to take this opportunity that has presented itself to me.
my husband is going to san francisco for a conference in late october.
my mother...
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- Go for it and don't look back! Seriously, take a couple of pictures with you but know that your girls will be well cared for. It's as good for them as it is you guys...
- These opportunities are few and far between. Go! Your kids will be perfectly fine and happy being with your Mom. I love San Fran and wish it was me!!! Don't allow a...
- GO! The first long trip alone that my husband and I had was when my oldest was 5 and my twins were 18 months. It felt kind of wierd and sad the first day, but after th...
Morning Sickness and Business Travel Coming Up--help!
Asked by A.H. from San Francisco
on April 6, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I'm about 6 weeks pregnant and am experiencing really uncomfortable morning sickness. I'm not throwing up, but I feel nauseated pretty much all day with onl...
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- I agree with keeping something in your stomach. I also found that certain spices increased my nasea, and it was different for both my pregancies. The first time, I co...
- Dear A., While pregnant with my second child, I didn't have the same kind of morning sickness but something similar to what you are describing. What in the end helped...
- Hi A., I had a lot of nausea during my first trimester and did travel by plane during that time. What worked for me was bringing a bunch of healthy snacks onto the...
