What are the precautions for pregnant women when traveling?

Pregnant women are generally a special group of people who need to be cared for and protected, especially when traveling. They must be accompanied by someone. Generally, pregnant women in the early and late stages of pregnancy should avoid traveling to avoid the risk of miscarriage or premature birth, especially long distances. If you want to travel, you can make a reasonable travel plan, carry emergency medicines, be accompanied by family members, and avoid excessive exercise. Only when you do these can you consider traveling.

Make a reasonable travel plan

Don't overwork yourself and give your body enough rest. Therefore, tour groups with tight itineraries are not suitable for expectant mothers. Fixed-point travel and semi-self-guided travel are more suitable. In addition, before departure, you must find out the weather, transportation, medical and social security conditions of the tourist destination. If you are not sure, it is best not to go.

Someone must accompany you throughout the journey

It is not advisable for expectant mothers to travel alone, nor is it appropriate to travel with a group of strangers. It is best to have someone who cares about and loves you, such as your husband, family or sister, by your side. Not only will this make the journey more pleasant, but they can also take care of you when you feel tired or uncomfortable, or change the itinerary as appropriate, so that you can have a safe and happy trip.

Don’t exercise too much or too stimulating

Too much exercise may cause miscarriage, premature birth, or water breaking. Activities that are too exciting or dangerous are also not allowed, such as roller coasters, pirate ships, free falls, and high-altitude bungee jumping. Swimming is not prohibited, and diving to a depth of no more than 18 meters is also allowed, because diving beyond 18 meters will cause "decompression sickness" in the fetus, which is very dangerous. Surfing and water skiing should be avoided if possible.

Carry essential medicines

Every traveler should prepare some medicines with him. In addition to following the above rules, pregnant women must also consider the safety of medicines during pregnancy, so it is important to consult your obstetrician before departure. In addition, it is also necessary to prepare some anti-diarrhea drugs, anti-malarial drugs and multivitamin medicines that are safe for pregnancy.