travel in second trimester

Re: travel in second trimester

• tripledaggerWed95976 member

  December 2015

  As long as you are not considered high risk for any reason then second trimester travel is considered safe. I flew from Chicago to LA during week 15-16 and am making the same flight again week 19-20. You just need to make sure you snack if your hungry, drink lots of water, and take breaks to stand and walk around to keep your circulation going.

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• meggyme member

  December 2015

  We recently drove 9 hrs home from SF for thanksgiving and the hardest part was staying hydrated and having to take a lot of bathroom breaks.

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• saladflambe member

  December 2015

  Yes, it's safe unless something is wrong.

  
  

  I just got back from a cross-country trip to California for work. I'm traveling again in January and even in March.

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• ashleyrobertson0113 member

  December 2015

  According to most doctors it is safe to travel long distance up to 36 weeks.
  
  My husband and I are doing a 26 hour drive to go home for Christmas. And then driving back before New Years. Please just shoot me now!!

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• hime0021 member

  December 2015

  Best bet is to always ask your OB if you're concerned.
  
  I'm taking a 3 hour plane right next week at 24 weeks pregnant, and my doctor said it was fine. She just recommended I get up every hour and move around, and if I'm having any swelling to wear compression socks to help with circulation.

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• satuttle1014 member

  December 2015

  I drove 14 hours over Thanksgiving at 28 weeks. Just make sure you are not high risk and you can always ask your doctor just to let them know.
  
  I had to stop a lot because getting into the 3rd tri I needed to use the restroom a lot. It may take longer since you should stop often to walk around a few minutes. Don't want any swelling, etc.

  
  

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• JMarie1291 member

  December 2015

  If your not high risk you'll be okay. Be prepared you'll most likely be very uncomfortable sitting in a car that long. I've done a few car trips through out this pregnancy(we have a cabin 4 hours away). My back would ache after an hour my legs and feet would swell so bad and I do not have preeclampsia. I stop to pee every hour from sitting in the upright postion. The ways I could sit comfortable weren't safe at all if an accident occurred. Just bring thin little pillows for your back. Also a kneck pillow so you can sleep comfy and hopefully sleep throughout the trip.

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• PrimRoseMama member

  December 2015

  dips161 said:

  I need to travel for a family get together to another city during week 18-20. Will be on road for 9 to 11 hours journey one way. Since am not driving and my dad is so i hope it will be safe.. is it safe for me to travel?? Any suggestions. Please it will really ne helpful. Also it is my first pregnancy and till now everything is normal.

  This is a really a question for your doctor.
  
  If you travel that long by car try to plan for stops every 4-6 hours to stretch your legs and walk.
  

  
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