Overseas Travel Advice

Re: Overseas Travel Advice

• lmc929 member

  October 2016

  Id ask your doctor what you can take if you had a reaction to any food - what is safe for a bad stomach ache? Ive also read that wearing seabands can help with nausea but I havent had any personal success with them. 

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• qtjo5 member

  October 2016

  I was suppose to go to Seoul in November for 2 weeks but made the decision not to go. I went through a miscarriage in May so I am on edge with this pregnancy.  
  
  You got the clearence from your doctor so enjoy yourself and the trip!

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• Xath member

  October 2016

  Only drink bottled water.  I'm not sure about the rules of Cipro while pregnant, but why chance it?  Have fun!   
  
  When I've traveled to foreign countries while pregnant, I find I'm much more sensitive to travel-intestinal bugs.  So just be a bit more cautious about what/where you eat.  The good news is you can always blame a travel bug on your MS as cover.  

     
   DS1 - 7/2011, DD 12/2012, DS2 - 4/2014, MMC - 12/2015

  

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• JessyKV member

  October 2016

  I haven't done international travel while pregnant but I would recommend to pack as much medicine as possible just in case you need it.  Both times I flew while pregnant I got really sick so I definitely recommend Dramamine, unisom, b6.  I would also take a stool softener and Tylenol.  Maybe benedryl and something for an upset tummy.  Also maybe start taking extra vitamin c and probiotic before you go.   

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• candymachine member

  October 2016

  My first pregnancy I went to India and Zambia (a country in Africa) I was in both places for weeks and was in full on morning sickness mode. I have also traveled extensively before I was pregnant and after with my now 3 year old son. So here is my advice... 
  Drink only bottled water that you open or you see the cap seal brake. 
  Dont take extra vitamin C it's not good for the baby but you can drink more juice and eat fresh uncut fruit that you washed in Bottled water. 
  Only eat cooked hot food. Not street food even though it's hot. Or fresh fruits and veggies that you wash in bottled water. 
  Most all of the milk should be pasteurized but just make sure before you drink it if you don't open the bottle. 
  Do use bug spray just make sure not to breath it in. 
  Here is a link to a safe medication chart, not all of the medicine will have the same names but a pharmacist or Dr should be able to find the equivalent. 
  https://www.pregmed.org/medications-during-pregnancy 
  
  As for not being a "wet blanket" I don't know if I can help with that. Doing what you need to do to be healthy and and safe while you are there is more important. My advice is keep a good sense of humor and if they don't like that you are not the life of the party that's their problem. You will learn soon after your beautiful baby comes that nothing, NOTHING matters more than, well, anything your baby needs. 
  
  Ok. Long post. One more thing to remember, women have babies in those countries too. Every single day. Don't stress to much about it. And most of all, have fun!!! I don't know how much you have traveled but to me it is the most amazing thing. Granted I am an anthropologist. LOL. 
  
  Have fun and good luck!
  
  
  

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• candymachine member

  October 2016

  Post back or private message me with anything. 

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• acrose0226 member

  October 2016 edited October 2016

  I traveled to Vietnam in February (pre-pregnancy) for work, and my company nurse advised me of the following things...
  
  -Only drink bottled water - and if you don't recognize the brand/label of the water, don't drink it (there will be local versions of Aquafina, Poland Spring, etc., which you'll be able to identify and are OK to drink but if you don't recognize the brand, don't drink it - it could just be locally bottled tap water)
  -If you order a beverage, don't get ice in it (ice is made using the tap water)
  -Do not eat any fresh fruits or vegetables that are not cooked -- VERY hard for me to since I love my fruits, salads, etc. but I made myself eat only cooked, hot food the entire trip. 
  -No street foods
  -Keep your mouth closed when showering; I would even spit a few times when showering just in case any water had gotten in my mouth, I wasn't swallowing it
  -Brush your teeth with bottled water
  -No swimming
  -Take lots of snacks with you
  
  One more thing - even on the plane to/from -- careful what you eat/drink because you don't know where it's sourced from. Avoid ice in your beverage, don't eat fresh fruits/veggies/etc.
  
  Good luck and have fun!
  
  

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• Wino0920 member

  October 2016

  I traveled Europe while pregnant with my last son. I don't remember doing anything different. Women have babies everyday in every country so I really didn't even think about it. 
  
  Just go and Have a great time!!!!

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• mamaelle27 member

  October 2016

  I would probably tell the coworker who's a close friend (and ask him to keep it between you). It'll be nice to have someone to commiserate with and to have someone else looking out for you. Have a great trip!

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• merrylea member

  October 2016

  We are doing a babymoon in Ireland this spring.  woot woot! 

  

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• ChrisLipstick member

  October 2016

  I actually lived in Cambodia while I was pregnant with my first. Relax, you have lots of good advice here and there is medical care available just in case. The one thing I would say is that diarrhea or traveler's stomach is totally normal and doesn't necessary mean you have eaten something bad. Try not to worry!

   
  

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