Anyone travel while pregnant?

10-4LilBuddy

Ok. Freaking out a bit. We leave tomorrow for a three week vacation overseas. My OB and MFM say we are all healthy and look good. I plan to take it easy and go at my own pace.

However, I am starting to get freaked out about being in overseas and away from my doctors. My cervix measured 2.7 which my MFM said is within normal range. I know this board is not supposed to be all puppies and rainbows but please help me quell my fears by telling me positive travel stories.

Brummy14

I did, up until 20 weeks (and that was a self-imposed "line in the sand")

That said, I had no reason to be concerned -- and they would have let me travel, too. Maybe, just to be safe, research and know where you'd go to the hospital if, by some chance, you needed to go. I started having non-stop BH contractions out of nowhere at 22 weeks, and everything starting getting really complicated. But again, no warning, no nothing -- I would have been allowed to travel, no issues, at 20 weeks.

I think, like PPs said -- listen to your body, and really just know where you'd go if you had to. Not fun to think about, but at least you'll know where to go in the unlikely event that you need to.

Mrs.AshAsh

I know its not overseas nor is it a 3 week away thing but Ive been on vacation 10 hrs from home since Saturday. We leave to go home this coming Saturday. While the ride here was a bit LOOOOONNNNNGGGG and I had to stop a few times on the way to stretch and use the restroom but things have been relatively okay. Im 26w as of yesterday. While the belly keeps getting bigger and its getting harder to keep up with my other 2 kids, it really hasnt been too bad. Im not sure how far along you are at this point but keep thinking positively. You will be fine and the 3 weeks will fly by. Oh and if it makes you feel more comfortable and youre able to be seen, see your OB or MFM before you go. I made sure to have my appointment scheduled for Tuesday when I get back. It gives me something to look forward to...hearing the HBs and knowing things are okay. Enjoy your trip!

diego299

Thank you for posting this. We just booked a trip for when I will be 21weeks and I've been kind of nervous about it. Nice to hear the good stories.  Have fun on your trip.

SV917

I had a horrible travel experience at 19 weeks and ended up in the hospital. Everything was fine and it probably was an overreaction. It was the first time I experienced contractions and they weren't how Braxtonhicks typically present, so I called my doctor who said to go to the ER. That said, I'm checking out fine now, I'm drinking crazy amounts of water and taking it easier, so I'm going to Northern CA from Illinois in a week and a half when I'll be 23 weeks along. I received my doctor's blessing today.

You have your doctor's permission, so as long as you stay within your comfort zone, you should be fine. Just make sure you know where all the local hospitals are.

MelleTX

I never travelled very far, but I did fly three times during my pregnancy. I went to Vegas for a girls' vacation at 12 weeks, Houston for a client conference at 18 weeks and Baton Rouge for a baby shower at 23 weeks. 

The last trip was a bit much for me. I was really starting to get big and walking through the airport was exhausting.

Just stay hydrated and only do what feels comfortable.  

BANBIE18

My best friend is pregnant going on 4 months and she just came back from Disney and went to Georgia for a few days before that. Shes doing great, me on the other hand i cant travel until i finish my first trimester and if doctor says OK because i have a bicornuate uterus and both babies are on left horn. But i am allowed to travel by car so we going to Atlantic City for our anniversary in a few weeks. I agree with all the ladies listen to your body and if ur doctor clears you then go for it and have lots of fun

NetPetal

I didn't have a need to travel overseas but I did three long distance trips between 18 - 27 weeks without any problems.  I was just very, very tired by the end of the day on that last one.  Listen to your body and rest when you need to; you'll do great!

A friend recommended researching ahead of time where good hospitals/medical facilities are in relation to where you'll be.  It'll give you some peace of mind and you can laugh about it later when you have no reason to utilize any of that information.