Long periods of not moving during car, bus, rail and air travel increases the risk of clots forming in the deep veins of the leg, known as deep vein thrombosis DVT. These clots can circulate and lodge in parts of the body such as the lungs.
One in 1, pregnant women will develop DVT. Research indicates the risk of DVT can increase by two or three times in a long-distance flight. There is no research-based advice on travel for pregnant women. However, if you choose to travel long distances, you should:. Before you leave, discuss with your doctor whether you need to travel with a medical kit. Remember to pack this kit in your carry-on luggage so you can access it during the flight.
If you feel weak and dizzy, light-headed or even slightly nauseous, it may be a sign that you are overheating and dehydrated. Certain sporting activities carry an increased risk to your unborn baby. Activities to avoid include:. Be careful to avoid food poisoning, as certain infections can harm the baby or trigger miscarriage. Remember to:. Pregnant women should be wary of taking medications of any kind. Some medications can pass to the baby through the placenta and cause birth defects or miscarriage.
This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:. In Victoria, you can have two types of abortion: surgical and medication. Both types are safe and reliable. You can have a medication abortion up to nine weeks of pregnancy. You can have a surgical abortion from around six weeks of pregnancy onwards. Being young and fit doesn't reduce your risk of altitude sickness. Pregnant women with asthma need to continue to take their asthma medication as it is important to the health of both mother and baby that the mother's asthma is well managed.
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Skip to main content. Healthy pregnancy. Home Healthy pregnancy. Pregnancy and travel. Actions for this page Listen Print. Just remember to keep your seat belt on while you're seated — it should sit under your belly and low on your hips. You don't need to worry about the screening machines at the airport, either. They won't harm your baby. Your ob-gyn or midwife may be able to help you find a provider at the destination you're visiting in case you need medical attention while you're away.
You'll also want to verify what your health and travel insurance policies cover regarding emergencies abroad and flight cancellations, in the event that something happens or you need to cancel your trip.
Most airlines won't let pregnant women fly after 36 weeks — if you're planning to get on a plane sometime during your third trimester, check with your airline on their specific pregnancy travel policies before booking your flight.
That's the last bit of travel stress anyone needs! If you're not vaccinated, the CDC says you should delay or avoid travel unless it's absolutely essential. Pregnant women who get COVID are at a higher risk for severe illness and hospitalization, as well as preterm birth and other poor pregnancy outcomes. This is why major health organizations are recommending that women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are planning on becoming pregnant get the COVID vaccine.
If you do fly, you'll have to wear your mask the entire time — federal guidelines currently require masks be worn on all U. They can help you make the best decisions for you and your baby's health. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world.
When creating and updating content, we rely on credible sources: respected health organizations, professional groups of doctors and other experts, and published studies in peer-reviewed journals.
We believe you should always know the source of the information you're seeing. Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies. When I asked my doctor which precautions I should take while traveling, she told me, ever-so-pointedly, that pregnancy was not a disease. Because I was a low-risk patient with no prior health concerns, she prescribed me a simple plan: extra water and a higher step count on the flight, plus encouragement to enjoy myself.
Here, doctors answer the most common, to clear the air on traveling during pregnancy and making your flights a little more enjoyable. That depends. British Airlines even restricts women from flying after the end of week Others, Virgin Atlantic among them, call for a doctor's note at 28 weeks at the beginning of the third trimester. Getting Pregnant. Popular links under Pregnancy First Trimester. Popular links under Baby Baby Month by Month. Popular links under Toddler Toddler Month by Month.
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