Going abroad when pregnant

Flight socks for definite!! X

Look on the nhs website it will tell you if you’re allowed to even fly that far pregnant cause i’m not sure if you can and will tell you anything you can do to make it safer i guess

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Yeh I’m fine to fly. Asked my midwife and checked with the airline, just need a fit to fly note, thank you 😊 xx

I had that too as long as no complications everything should be ok I did at 35 weeks and I was ok going to Australia 29 hr flight x

I just got back from a trip at 35 weeks and I had no issues with flying. I recommend getting an aisle seat and wearing compression socks and possibly a face mask if you’re worried about illness.

I went lanzerote when I was 26 weeks with twins, recommend flight sick and back cushion, x

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Meant socks 🧦

Definitely just make sure to get up every hour or so to walk around some! Don’t stay sitting for too long.

Pick a seat near the bathroom and stay hydrated on the plane

Pack smart! I planned a trip while pregnant and bought a bunch of clothes not really knowing how much my body was going to change and grow by the time the trip actually happened. Swimsuits were too small and jumpsuits too tight lol. All blame on me for not trying stuff on i just threw all my cute new stuff in a bag tags still on and everyrhing.

Suncream, flight/travel sickness tablets and flight socks really plus hats/sunglasses x

Don’t forget sick bands I wore them most of the time on holiday. They worked wonders and some anti sickness tabs from the doctor.

If possible check ob/ hospital in the area you are going to. If you aren’t fluent in Spanish maybe write down if you have any condition or whatever you may need to ask. Enjoy your baby moon!

I’ll be travelling to Rome when I’m around 26 weeks. Does anyone recommend getting a fit to fly letter from your midwife? Mine suggested it if I needed it?

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I’d just take one anyway. Save you any bother just in case. My SIL flew out somewhere fine no questions, and on the way back they questioned her. You just never know.

I went Australia 7monthe pregnant all I’m gnna say is get stockingsss x

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I mean compression socksss

Tell ur doc before flying I remember when I was pregnant she had asked me something about mosquitos or something I can’t remember but wanted to know if I was out the country

Went abroad for the first time when I was 28 weeks pregnant for three weeks. No issues, I found I could do a lot more than I thought I could. :) I only had a few pregnancy outfits so that’s all I brought haha. We did have to take a lot of breaks for me to breathe and rest my feet (we did a LOT of walking). Take a fit to fly note with you; I didn’t have to use it, but I also looked completely healthy (i.e. not “exhausted” looking) at the airport. I used compression stockings on the flight overseas, but didn’t use them on the way back and had no issues. Have fun!!

Compression socks for the flight!!!! Do not forget my ankles swelled like crazy at 19 weeks for each of my pregnancies (each pregnancy I went on an international baby moon at 19 week ah

I was from 20 to 32 weeks in Mexico , Italy , France , Spain , Morocco , Portugal and Russia . All good .

Thank you for all the lovely advice. Doesn’t look like I will be going now unfortunately. So disappointed 😔 xx

I’m currently 7 months pregnant and just came back from Israel, Egypt, Greece and Saudi Arabia. Took a 2 month vaca and I’m glad I did😂 Now I can nest with the whole world

Bring any morning sickness or other medication (that is legal with dr note)

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Definitely! I ended up with my first severe bout of hypermesis on the plan from Indonesia. Plane food smells made it much worse. So prep is super important 😳 I’d also recommend vomit bags if you fly budget.

My doctor also said it’s important to bring baby aspirin and walk around the cabin when you can on long flights (we flew 3 hours to the Bahamas when I was 26 weeks) because there is a risk of clotting on the plane (and keep in mind I was a completely healthy 23 year old at the time, it’s just a general precaution for all pregnant mamas)

I just got back from travelling in Indonesia (13 weeks preg) here are my top tips: - compression socks for the flight - bring snacks esp cravings/nausea comfort for the whole trip not just the journey - tell air staff (if you need to/aren’t obviously showing) - opt to skip the full X-ray machine at security if you’re concerned about reducing EMF exposure, it’s optional - confirm your travel insurance will cover any pregnancy related complications - let your midwife/doctor know - ask for help with your bags - plan a suitable itinerary - make sure you accommodation isn’t too far from the things you want to do - you don’t need loads of clothes, just bring a few things you’re comfortable in (keeps the bag lighter too) I hope you get to have some kind of baby moon during this chaos, maybe a staycation? Wishing you the best of luck ✨

Compression socks for the flight help sooooo much!!!

i went on a cruise this past christmas to the virgin islands, puerto rico and hati and i was like 4/5 months pregnant. my doctor just told me to be careful when drinking water get bottled water and wear big spray and stuff like that

Travel insurance which includes pregnancies (some don’t), compression socks, take your notes with you, some flights require a note from the midwife or gp to say your ok to travel. I travelled to America at 13 weeks and was fine. Maybe take some sweets to help during turbulence, take off and landing as the stomach can feel like it’s on a rollercoaster :) Oo and have fun!!

I traveled pregnant to Costa Rica. I just took pro caution but I had the best vacation.

My partner wants to take me to Barbados with my son in December and I’ll be 20 something weeks pregnant but I’m a bit worried

When I was pregnant with my eldest in 2018, I went to Ireland, Denmark, Germany, Russia, Estonia, Sweden, and Finland.

Not a problem, compression stockings and hydrate. Take it easy you will be fine.I travel from madrid to Berlin.