Pregnancy A-Z by Dalia AL-Rousan - HTML preview

Traveling in pregnancy:

Trimester-by-trimester travel guide:

Think about the implications of traveling at different times in your pregnancy when planning a trip.

1st trimester (weeks 1–12):

Period of highest risk for miscarriage and development problems in the baby. Be extra careful to avoid extremes of temperature and overly vigorous activities. Motion sickness could make morning sickness worse. Flying is allowed, provided you have no pregnancy complications.

Insurance is unlikely to be a problem.

2nd trimester (weeks 13–25):

You are likely to be feeling your best, and the chances of miscarriage or fetal development problems are greatly reduced. Flying is allowed, but check to see whether you need to carry a doctor’s letter stating your due date. Check with individual travel insurance companies to see if you can get coverage policies vary.

3rd trimester (weeks 26–40):

Your belly is huge and travel may be very uncomfortable now. Some airlines may not allow you to fly after 36 weeks without a letter from your doctor written within 72 hours of your flight that includes your due date and confirms your fitness to fly.

References:

www.aap.org  www.aap.org

American Academy of Pediatrics

www.acep.org

American College of Emergency Physicians

 www.acog.org

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists www.healthfinder.gov

Guide to reliable health information

www.homeopathyusa.org American

Institute of Homeopathy

www.mypyramid/gov

USDA Food Pyramid nutritional advice www.who.int/topics/womens_health/en/

World Health Organization—women’s health www.gchd.us

www.choosemyplate.gov