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FAQs on traveling when you are pregnant
  Now that I am pregnant, is flying safe?
 
  When is air-travel not advisable for pregnant woman?
 
  How important or necessary is it for pregnant women to use the seat belt during travel?
 
  What are the considerations for air travel during pregnancy?
 
  Are vaccinations really necessary if you are planning to travel during pregnancy?
 
  Can the luggage scanning machines or metal detectors found at airports harm my baby?
 
  Is the cabin pressure harmful to the fetus?
 
  What is DVT and please explain the effects on pregnancy?
 
  Final Words on traveling during pregnancy
 
 


Final Words on traveling during pregnancy



It goes without saying that you should plan your trip, if at all you have plans, during the middle trimester. Your pregnancy should also be devoid of any complications.



Consult with your doctor before buying the tickets, check with the airlines on their regulations and with the CDC on necessary vaccinations.



Avoid making trips to developing or exotic countries, and be informed about traveler's diarrhea and the associated precautions if traveling to these regions is inevitable.



Carry your medications, vitamins and medical records with you - not in checked baggage.







 
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