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A Top Tips Guide for Pregnant Travellers

A top tips guide, For Pregnant Travellers Pregnancy needn't stop you from travelling, although there are a number of things you should consider before booking: h tiday, safe ***** Flights and Insurance Fit to fly? Check with your carrier about their rules regarding travelling while pregnant. Many will only let you fly until a certain time before you are due: 35-36 weeks is a common cut-off point. Some will not let pregnant passengers fly over 28 weeks without a 'fit to fly' letter from a registered Invest in Quality Travel doctor. Insurance Every insurer has varying views on pregnancy and travel, therefore it is important that you let your provider know that you're pregnant, and check the policy wording to make sure they can cover your journey. How many babies? Expecting multiple children could impact on both your ability to fly AND your travel insurance. Some airlines might limit your travel to 32 weeks, for example, for twins, triplets and over. Do. Do not. Know your medication Get stranded Simple medications to treat common problems like diarrhoea or travel sickness could be harmful to your child. Always consult a doctor before taking any kind of drug. Your airline may refuse you return travel home, should you encounter problems like hypertension or a minor bleed after your seventh month of pregnancy. If you do give birth prematurely then you are likely to be refused boarding until 14 days after the birth. Think about your destination Research the quality of healthcare in the country you're planning to visit. Worry about x-rays Speak to your doctor to find out what vaccinations you might need whilst there. Airport screening machines are not harmful to pregnant women or unborn babies. General tips Investigate destinations thoroughly Keep your energy levels up V Avoid countries at a high-risk of disease v Consume plenty of food and drink (bottled water) V Avoid physically draining holidays Relax - avoid stress on your body Consult your doctor Exercise on the airplane and walk Stret around on long journeys (every Get advice before you travel hour) Consider flight socks to avoid risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) V Pack medications and emergency contact details just in case M www.holidaysafe.co.uk h iday safe e 0845 658 0570 Brought to you by: y @holidaysafe f facebook.com/holidaysafe

A Top Tips Guide for Pregnant Travellers

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Pregnancy needn't stop you from travelling, although there are a number of things you should consider before booking....

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