Question if you travel for work

sju

Have you asked your Dr when you should stop traveling?  I am just curious about what other Dr's say.   

I travel mostly by car, alone, and usually 4-7 hours one way.  I asked my Dr and he said that he does not want me flying after 28 wks.  He would prefer for me not to drive after 30 wks, which I thought was kind of early but I won't complain since I would be alone and uncomfortable. :-)  When I was pg with DS I had complete placenta previa and he said absolutely no travel.  I now have partial placenta previa but there is no restriction other than being on pelvic rest.

amberwc

My dr. hasn't restricted my travel, but my family did.  They are not letting me drive over an hour by myself. 

I would listen to your dr.

Mrs_mam

My Dr. only said no flying after 32 weeks, but I cancelled all of my business trips this year because I can't hang out with my coworkers 24-7 without a drink or 3. I also lucked out because I have a relative who lives halfway to my parents houses so I never have to drive more than 3 hours at a time to see them- but I'm not going to drive that far after April because I have a tiny car and I just don't think I'll be that comfortable- especially if I'm alone.

JJT

amberwc:

My dr. hasn't restricted my travel, but my family did.  They are not letting me drive over an hour by myself. 

I would listen to your dr.

 Same here.... I asked my Dr. and she didn't mind right now or act like it was much of a concern.  I plan on asking her again when I get closer to full term so she knows my worries!

My only issue is what if I go into labor that far from my hospital.  So I am having some family ride with me (if I can get it approved from my company) on trips if they are over an hour from home.  I figure I can wait an 45 minutes to an hour for some on to come pick me up if I go into labor or I could drive that far if the contractions weren't too strong or close together!  I'm really nervous about this!  I ask everyone!

MeganBrian

I haven't asked my midwife what she thinks yet about my traveling. I drive 3-5 hours two or three days a week. I think that I'll certainly slow down around 30 weeks and stop traveling completley around 34 weeks, but we'll see.