If you are pregnant and you like to travel, you should take into account all the health advice that your doctor will tell you throughout the entire pregnancy. One of these tips is to be careful when having to make a trip, either near or to the other side of the world.
There are experts who advise against unnecessary travel during pregnancy, especially during the first and third trimesters. It is a good idea not to travel far from your chosen delivery site during the third trimester.
If you decide to travel, consider that an unexpected preterm delivery may mean that your baby will require expert and immediate neonatal care. In this sense, you must make sure that this care is available in the destination you are traveling to, that it is financed by your medical assistance or travel insurer and keep in mind that You may not be able to return home for several weeks.
Pregnant women should not take international air travel after 34 weeks or locally after 36 weeks. You need to remember that you will need a letter from your doctor stating that you are really fit to fly from the 28th week of pregnancy. For long flights you may need an injection to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis.
It is particularly important for pregnant women to avoid visiting countries where the Zika virus is present, as this can be detrimental to the development of the unborn baby. Malaria areas or any area where contagious diseases may be present should also be avoided.
Once this is known, if you want to take a trip, then it is necessary that the first thing you should do is consult your doctor and tell him where exactly you want to go. Once you explain your destination to him, he can decide if it is a good idea or if it is preferable that you postpone the trip for another time.