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Is Travelling By Flight Safe During Early Pregnancy?
Question: My wife missed her periods this week and has symptoms indicating pregnancy.we need to have a 12 hour travel tomorrow.is it safe?
It is a train travel and we we will be returning next week in train also.Please confirm if this is safe or not
It is a train travel and we we will be returning next week in train also.Please confirm if this is safe or not
Brief Answer:
With proper precautions travelling can be safe during early pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX, Hi
Good morning.
I can understand your concern.
With the proper precautions, she can travel safely during early pregnancy.
However, I would like to know how you are going to travel is it by car, train, bus or by flight so that I can analyze in a better way to suggest certain precautions.
Awaiting your reply.
Generally, heavy lifting of the objects (baggage) should be avoided and she must take frequent small meals to avoid hypoglycemia and nausea and adequate oral fluids or juices to maintain good hydration.
Best regards.
With proper precautions travelling can be safe during early pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX, Hi
Good morning.
I can understand your concern.
With the proper precautions, she can travel safely during early pregnancy.
However, I would like to know how you are going to travel is it by car, train, bus or by flight so that I can analyze in a better way to suggest certain precautions.
Awaiting your reply.
Generally, heavy lifting of the objects (baggage) should be avoided and she must take frequent small meals to avoid hypoglycemia and nausea and adequate oral fluids or juices to maintain good hydration.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
we are travelling by train and it's a 12 hour journey.we will be returning after a week time in train
Brief Answer:
Travelling by train during pregnancy is safe with certain precautions
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX, Hi
Thanks for your reply.
Travelling by train during pregnancy is safer than other modes of travel.
In addition to the above suggestions, other precautions to be undertaken are:
1. See that she gets a lower XXXXXXX in the compartment
2. She must extend her legs frequently so as to prevent swelling on the legs
3. See that she is moving within the compartment so that she can relax a bit
4. Avoid eating fried items instead eat good fruits, homemade food & drinks
5. Let her read some nice books or journals to make your travel a pleasure
6. Also, please remember to keep her medicines (if any) or any medical record handy and contact XXXXXXX phone numbers.
Wishing you a happy journey for both of you.
Take care.
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Travelling by train during pregnancy is safe with certain precautions
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX, Hi
Thanks for your reply.
Travelling by train during pregnancy is safer than other modes of travel.
In addition to the above suggestions, other precautions to be undertaken are:
1. See that she gets a lower XXXXXXX in the compartment
2. She must extend her legs frequently so as to prevent swelling on the legs
3. See that she is moving within the compartment so that she can relax a bit
4. Avoid eating fried items instead eat good fruits, homemade food & drinks
5. Let her read some nice books or journals to make your travel a pleasure
6. Also, please remember to keep her medicines (if any) or any medical record handy and contact XXXXXXX phone numbers.
Wishing you a happy journey for both of you.
Take care.
Kindly rate the answers if you do not have any follow up query.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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