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Dos and Don`ts - Pregnant Women while Travelling!

Posted on: 23/Nov/2014 8:53:13 AM

Expectant mothers with normal pregnancy are not barred from travelling by airplane, train, four-wheelers, but they ought to be more cautious, says many gynaecology doctors.

Pregnant women can go for journey as long as they deem comfy and the whole thing is normal. Also, the four-wheelers are safer than two-wheelers or autos. Two-wheelers are badly balanced and can even provide you backache. The same verves for autos, so they should demand the driver to drive slowly if they pick to opt for these transports.

Here are few simple tips, pregnant women ought to bear in mind while travelling:

-If expecting mothers decide to fly from one place to another, they should carry their medical record and be careful too.

-It is always better to travel for a longer distances. If at all they do, drink water at regular intervals, so as to avoid dehydration. Take walk for every one hour and employ baby aspirin to avert clot in legs.

-Most pregnant women passengers get tempted by outside food available at railway stations. It is advisable to avoid those foodstuffs and it is good to carry some healthy biscuits always with you.

-Avoid eating outdoor food and also better to carry your own water. If you opt to buy mineral water, ensure it is sealed.