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Is It Safe To Travel By Train During Pregnancy?

Sir/madam,

I am two months pregnent and i am staying in Rajasthan..i have to go to Delhi by train(about 8 hrs) in the coming days and to return back after two days..please let me know if there is any risk and what precaution should i take while travelling..i am 22 years old and 80kg weight..i have hypothyroidsm..
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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As long as you are keeping good health and have no pregnancy problems it is reasonably safe to travel by train.
Book the lower berth. Dont walk around in a moving train.
Every 1-2 hours stretch and move limbs.
If your BMI is more than 25kg/m2 wear supporting stockings (TED stockings) upto thigh length.
Drink plenty of water / juices.
Whenever the train stops, take a walk for 5-10 minutes.
The wash rooms in train are quite narrow. Make sure you take support of railings when you are using them.
I would advise you to take enough rest in Delhi and then only board the train for return journey. if you feel tired, postpone the return journey.
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Is It Safe To Travel By Train During Pregnancy?

As long as you are keeping good health and have no pregnancy problems it is reasonably safe to travel by train. Book the lower berth. Dont walk around in a moving train. Every 1-2 hours stretch and move limbs. If your BMI is more than 25kg/m2 wear supporting stockings (TED stockings) upto thigh length. Drink plenty of water / juices. Whenever the train stops, take a walk for 5-10 minutes. The wash rooms in train are quite narrow. Make sure you take support of railings when you are using them. I would advise you to take enough rest in Delhi and then only board the train for return journey. if you feel tired, postpone the return journey. I hope I have answered to your satisfaction