Can pregnant women travel?

The best time for pregnant women to travel

The second trimester is about 16 ~ 28 weeks, which is most suitable for travel. At this time, even for a long trip, there won't be much problem. Because the expectant mother at this time has adapted to the physiological changes of pregnancy, she has the best physical condition, the least discomfort symptoms and the least chance of miscarriage or premature delivery.

In addition, the symptoms of morning sickness are more obvious. The expectant mother has just adapted to the fetus and needs to adjust her body and mind, which is not suitable for long-distance travel. The second trimester of pregnancy is not suitable for traveling, because the stomach is too big to move, so the second trimester of pregnancy is the most suitable stage for traveling abroad.

It is best to consult an obstetrician before traveling to determine whether it is suitable for traveling. In addition, pay attention to traffic safety, be sure to fasten your seat belt and be accompanied. If you feel unwell, please consult your local doctor immediately. If there are factors that are not suitable for travel, it is best not to make a trip reluctantly, so as to avoid situations during the trip.

Pregnant women not suitable for long-distance travel

1, with a history of recurrent abortion.

2. I was born prematurely or broke water early.

3. There have been or are currently placental abnormalities, such as absence of placenta previa and placental abruption.

There is a risk of miscarriage or vaginal bleeding in this pregnancy.

5. Multiple births are pregnant.

6. Fetal intrauterine growth retardation.

7. There are diseases such as toxemia of pregnancy, hypertension or diabetes.

8, heart failure or heart valve disease.

9. There was once a kind of vascular embolism.

10, severe anemia.

1 1. Chronic organ dysfunction requires frequent drug treatment or long-term drug treatment, such as asthma.

Precautions for traveling during pregnancy

1, make a reasonable travel plan, don't be overtired, and let your body get a full rest.

Therefore, the tour group with tight schedule is not suitable for expectant mothers, and the fixed-point tour and semi-self-help tour mode are more suitable. In addition, we must make clear the weather, transportation, medical care, social security and other conditions of the tourist destination before departure. If you are not sure, it is appropriate not to go.

It is not appropriate for someone to accompany the expectant mother all the time, and it is not appropriate to travel with a group of strangers.

It is best to have someone who cares about and loves you, such as your husband, family or sister. Not only will the journey be more enjoyable, but I can also take care of you when you feel tired or uncomfortable, or change your itinerary according to the situation, so that you can have a safe and happy trip.

3. Don't exercise too much and don't be too exciting. Excessive exercise may lead to miscarriage, premature delivery or water breakthrough.

Too exciting or dangerous activities are not allowed, such as roller coasters, pirate ships, free fall, bungee jumping and so on. Swimming is not prohibited, and diving is not allowed to exceed18m, because if diving exceeds18m, the fetus will have decompression sickness, which is very dangerous. Surfing and water skiing are not allowed.

4. Take the necessary medicines. Every traveler should take some medicines with him.

In addition to observing the above rules, pregnant women should also consider the safety of medication during pregnancy, so it is very important to consult your obstetrician before leaving. In addition, it is necessary to prepare some anti-diarrhea drugs, anti-malaria drugs and comprehensive vitamin drugs that are safe for pregnancy.

5, pregnant women travel wear, accommodation matters needing attention

Clothing: Wear hats, coats, scarves and other convenient warm clothes to prevent colds. If the weather at the destination is hot, hats, sunscreen and lotion are essential. Flat shoes are more convenient than high heels. Abdominal straps and elastic socks can relieve discomfort when necessary, and bring more paper towels and underwear for later use.

Diet: Avoid eating cold, unclean or unaccustomed food to avoid indigestion and diarrhea. Foods such as milk and seafood are perishable. If you are not sure whether they are fresh, you'd better not eat them. Eating more fruits can prevent dehydration and constipation, and drinking more water.

Accommodation: Avoid going to islands or inaccessible areas. It is even more difficult to go to areas with many mosquitoes and poor sanitary conditions, and areas where infectious diseases are prevalent should also be avoided.

Ok: be sure to fasten your seat belt when you take a bus or plane. Find out where the nearest bathroom is first, because expectant mothers often urinate frequently, and it is not good for their mothers to hold their urine. It is best to get up and exercise for ten minutes every hour. Don't ride motorcycles or speedboats. Pay attention to climbing mountains and walking. Don't spend too much energy. Do your best.

6. Make a reasonable travel plan.

Even in good health, pregnant women should not be too tired, so be sure to leave enough rest time during the trip. In addition, you must know about the weather, traffic, hospitals, etc. In the arrival area before you leave. If the itinerary is difficult to plan and arrange, and there are many uncertainties, it is better not to go.

7. Someone should accompany you all the time.

Pregnant women should not go out alone or keep company with a large group of strangers. It is best to have someone who knows you well, such as husband, family or friends. In this way, not only will the journey be more enjoyable, but when you feel tired or uncomfortable, someone will take care of you.

8. Pay more attention to food, clothing, housing and transportation.

Avoid eating cold, unclean or unheated food, so as not to cause indigestion, diarrhea and other emergencies; Dairy products, seafood and other foods are easy to deteriorate. If you are not sure whether they are fresh, you'd better not eat them. Drink more boiled water and eat more fruits to prevent dehydration and constipation.

Clothing is mainly warm clothes that are convenient to put on and take off, as well as hats, coats and scarves. It can also be used to prevent colds; If the local weather is hot, hats and sunscreen are essential; Flat shoes, abdominal straps and elastic socks can help you reduce the discomfort caused by fatigue; Bring more paper underwear in case of emergency.

Avoid going to islands or places with inconvenient transportation; Don't go to areas with many mosquitoes and flies and poor sanitary conditions. Areas with high incidence of infectious diseases are not suitable for pregnant women.

Be sure to fasten your seat belt by car or plane, and find the location of the bathroom before taking a seat. Because pregnant women urinate frequently, it is not good for pregnant women to hold their urine. It is best to get up every hour for activities 10 minutes. If it bumps badly, don't get up and stretch in your seat. Don't take motorcycles or speedboats. When climbing and walking, be careful not to spend too much energy and do everything according to your ability.

9. Take medicine with you.

Gastrointestinal medicine, liquid medicine and ointment for treating trauma, band-aid, toilet water, etc. , should be used by reading the drug instructions, and pay attention to whether there are words of caution for pregnant women.

10, don't exercise too much and don't get too excited.

Excessive exercise is easy to make pregnant women physically unbearable, which leads to miscarriage, premature delivery and water breakthrough. Too exciting or dangerous high-activity activities, such as roller coaster, free fall, bungee jumping, etc. , and are not allowed to participate.

1 1. Pay attention to your physical condition at any time during the journey.

Pregnant women need to rest if they feel tired during the journey; If you feel unwell, such as lower body bleeding, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, water bursting, etc., you should seek medical advice immediately. In addition, if pregnant women have symptoms such as cold and fever, they should also see a doctor as soon as possible. In short, don't ignore any physical symptoms and continue to travel to avoid irreparable harm.