Recommendations for safe travel during pregnancy

Pregnant women can travel, as long as they have the approval of the specialist and take into account a series of recommendations such as those mentioned below:

• Travel accompanied whenever possible.
• Maintain all safety measures.
• Hydrate frequently and carry a healthy snack.
• Always wear sunscreen, even when it is not summer.
• Walk frequently (every hour) for several minutes, either in the aisle of the plane, train or making stops if traveling by car.
• Wear comfortable and loose-fitting clothing, avoiding tight-fitting garments.
• Do not carry weight.
• Do not self-medicate.
• Search beforehand for a hospital at the destination where pregnancy emergencies can be treated.
• Avoid exotic destinations.

In addition, special care should be taken with food and with the hygienic measures of water and food, due to the possible transmission of diseases.