Many expectant mothers are idle people before they become pregnant, running around and traveling everywhere whenever they have the opportunity. But as soon as I got pregnant, I was particularly worried about not going anywhere, so I stayed at home. Wouldn't it be a great waste of time to stay at home during such a precious period?
In fact, as long as the mother-to-be and baby are healthy, it is relatively safe to travel before 36 weeks of pregnancy. Today we will talk about what needs attention when traveling during pregnancy. In fact, most of the time pregnant travel is very safe, as long as the mother-to-be does not have too much discomfort, do not choose to go to some places where infectious diseases are prevalent, basically you can travel with confidence.
But travel is not recommended if you notice high blood pressure or water during pregnancy, or if there are signs of preterm birth. Of course, if the expectant mother is pregnant with twins or multiple fetuses, and does not advocate pregnancy travel, is there an optimal travel time? Generally speaking, the second trimester is the best time to travel, that is, around 14 to 28 weeks.
During this time, the mother-to-be's early pregnancy reaction disappears, the mental head is restored, and the travel will be relatively relaxed. Of course, it does not mean that as long as the mother-to-be chooses the right time and place, she can play like crazy when she is not pregnant. Overall, before you go out, you also need to make the following preparations. First of all, it is best to make an appointment with an obstetrician and gynecologist for a maternity examination in advance before traveling, confirm the health status of you and your baby, and check whether there is still a vaccine that needs to be supplemented, and supplement the vaccine in time.
If the doctor prescribes some prescription drugs for you during the examination, it should also be specifically confirmed that the amount required is enough to take during the trip. Of course, in addition to prescription drugs, common over-the-counter drugs should also be brought with you, such as painkillers, hemorrhoid creams, pregnancy vitamin tablets, first aid, etc., and it is best to bring a maternity examination book. In this way, in case of any minor problems, the doctor can also clearly know that your current pregnancy week, even if you do not have a maternity examination book, you must clearly remember your due date.
Finally, you need to plan your travel route in advance, and it is best to calculate the time required to get to your destination. If conditions permit, I usually advise expectant mothers to choose the fastest way to get there. Of course, the safety aspects of the travel destination are also very important, the itinerary is more flexible, and it is best to buy yourself a travel insurance. After talking about the preparation for travel, let's talk about the precautions in travel. Pregnant mothers during the trip need to do the following two points, pay attention to traffic safety and avoid sedentary.
The first is to try to avoid being sedentary. After all, after pregnancy, your blood is in a state of hypercoagulability, if you are sedentary, the risk of blood vessel vein thrombosis in the lower extremities during pregnancy will increase, and in severe cases, thrombosis may even occur, and the embolism will fall off and cause pulmonary embolism and endanger life.
So if you need to travel long distances, then I suggest you pay attention to three small details, one is to ensure water intake, insufficient water may affect blood volume, blood volume is insufficient, easy to induce contractions hypotension. This is not to let you drink vigorously, just maintain the normal amount of water you drink on a daily basis. The second is to wear loose clothes, tights and pants are not conducive to the circulation of blood in the body. The third is to walk around every one to two hours, stretching the legs, which helps the blood circulation of the lower limbs. If you are driving out to play, you can go to the service area to rest a few more times on the way, so that the expectant mother can get out of the car and walk around and stretch her legs.
The second is to pay special attention to traffic safety. If you decide to travel by car or high-speed train, then I suggest that you choose the shortest means of transportation if you have the conditions. Regardless of the car you are in, be sure to fasten your seatbelt and wear it continuously to prevent injuries caused by accidental bumps. Buckle the seat belt under the hip bone, place the shoulder strap on one side of the abdomen, and then pass through the middle of the chest.
If you are traveling by plane, of course, you also need to fasten your seat belt throughout the flight, and it is best to choose the position of the aisle, which is convenient for walking and stretching your legs. If the flight is particularly long, the expectant mother can walk around for about two hours and stretch her legs.
Before getting on the plane, try to avoid gas production, food, and carbonated soda. Because the aircraft is in a state of low air pressure, these gases may cause bloating and discomfort. It should be noted that before purchasing a ticket, it is best to check the airline's regulations, because the availability of aircraft is different for different airlines.
In addition, if the airline requires to carry a doctor's certificate of flight availability, it is also necessary to prepare in advance. If you are traveling by boat, consult your doctor in advance to prescribe seasickness medication that can be taken during pregnancy. In addition, it was determined that the ship was equipped with medical personnel and that there were good medical facilities at the destination. If you're traveling by boat, remember to wash your hands frequently and before eating. In case of accidental infection with bacteria or viruses, it may cause more serious nausea and vomiting. If expectant mothers experience the above symptoms, remember to seek medical help in time. It is also necessary to remind everyone that although pregnancy tourism is not taboo, in the case of ensuring safety, there is no problem such as mountaineering, swimming, boating, etc., as long as you pay attention to prevent falls and collisions. However, it is not recommended to do activities such as diving, which will increase the risk of premature birth or miscarriage, and swimming in the sea will not meet the health and safety conditions of swimming during pregnancy. Not recommended.
Well, today's article is shared here, I hope that we can have the opportunity to become a better self because of the arrival of our children, be better parents, learn to think, learn to judge, learn to analyze, and accompany our children to grow up with him.
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