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Travelling 3 weeks before due date?

Would you travel in the car in UK 2.5-3 hours away 3 weeks before your due date?

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I won't be travelling anywhere from 3.5 weeks before my due date. This will be my last day on site at work (an hour away) and then I don't plan to go outside my town!

I see it that you're full term from 37 weeks so won't be travelling far then. But it's down to personal preference! No right or wrong answer!

Mmmm personally no I wouldn’t. In my antenatal group 3/5 mums went into labour before 38 weeks. Wouldn’t risk being away from your hospital and support network when you’re full term, which you will be at 37 weeks

Nope I wouldn’t I had my first at 37 weeks and my second at 36 weeks x

Totally your call - I guess the question is will you be devastated if you have to give birth in a different hospital/place than you’ve planned? Equally depends what you’re up to I guess as you’ll likely be pretty tired pretty easily by then!

I definitely don't plan to. If I did I would take my hospital bag and everything I would need for the new arrival just in case.. Car seat in the back ready etc

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