Despite the scorching sun and warnings against traveling during pregnancy, pregnant mothers want to go sightseeing when they think about their baby being deprived of freedom for a long time after birth. In fact, only by mastering the key to traveling during pregnancy can we make traveling safer and easier. Traveling during pregnancy is not as scary as the legend says.
Choose when and where to travel
According to the Society of Travel Medicine, it\’s best to avoid traveling or traveling abroad during the first and last two months of pregnancy, while the fourth to sixth months of pregnancy are the best times to travel. In the first three months of pregnancy, unintended miscarriage may occur due to incomplete embryonic development, so mothers who are close to their due date should not travel.
In terms of location selection, it is best to travel short distances during pregnancy to avoid overexertion; avoid overheated tourist attractions and choose tourist areas with fewer people; avoid areas with poor sanitary conditions and high altitudes; be sure to understand the characteristics and climate of the tourist location in advance , local medical resources, it is best to inquire about the local emergency phone number and the address of the nearest obstetrics and gynecology hospital in advance, and avoid going to the wild, remote islands, or areas with inconvenient transportation. These areas often do not have access to popular medical facilities and cannot be immediately transported to a hospital if necessary.
Do a prenatal check-up before going out
If a pregnant mother is considering traveling, she must receive a prenatal check-up before going out. Even if you have a check-up shortly before travel, repeat the check-up 1-3 days before travel because the uterine cavity and baby change very quickly. In addition, it is best to carry your medical records with you when you go out. In case of an accident on the way, with medical records, it is easier for local hospitals and doctors to make an accurate diagnosis and carry out targeted rescue.
Have you considered any of this?
Pregnant women should bring their own hygiene products. These include compression stockings, abdominal supports, pads and disinfectant sprays that can clean public toilet seats.
Prepare some medicine. Such as oral gastrointestinal drugs, antidiarrheal drugs, topical alcohol tablets, antiemetics, betadine, trauma ointments, mosquito bite ointments, etc.
Pregnant mothers should dress appropriately and be prepared for safety, because relatively speaking, most tourist attractions are located near mountains and rivers, and the temperature is slightly lower, so they should pay attention to preventing colds;
Shoes are preferably flat shoes;
In terms of diet, avoid eating raw, cold, and unguaranteed food to avoid causing indigestion, diarrhea and other physical discomforts. At the same time, drink more boiled water and eat more fruits;
In terms of accommodation, it is best to book a room in advance, pay attention to cleanliness and ensure good ventilation;
When visiting scenic spots, your husband must know the toilet closest to his wife, because pregnant mothers urinate frequently and holding back urine is not good for pregnant mothers. The most noteworthy thing is that excessive exercise can easily overwhelm the physical strength of pregnant women, which can easily lead to miscarriage, premature delivery and water rupture.