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Travel And Safety

Is it safe to travel while pregnant?

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You don't need to cancel your travel plans because you are

pregnant. As long as you follow a few simple guidelines and your doctor says it's safe, in most cases you can travel until close to your due date. The safety and means of travel depend on whether you ...

www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp055.cfm

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Upside: Excellent information on travel during pregnancy with sections on plane, car and seat belts and more...
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Eight smart strategies for pregnant travelers

1. Reduce stress 2. Conserve your energy 3. Eat and drink smart 4. Prepare for pit stops 5. Pamper your feet and legs 6. Find out about vaccinations 7. Head off yeast infections 8. Steer clear of ...

www.babycenter.com/0_eight-smart-strategies-for-pregnant-travelers_6977.bc

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Upside: Detailed advice on traveling during pregnancy
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Pregnancy Travel

Most pregnant women can travel safely until close to their due date. But the guidelines for traveling can vary, based on how far along you are, your level of discomfort, your methods and destination ...

health.discovery.com/centers/pregnancy/americanbaby/travel.html

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Upside: Very good review on pregnancy and travel
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Is it safe to get vaccines for travel while I'm pregnant?

That depends on the type of vaccine. To play it safe, pregnant women should avoid live vaccines such as those for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chicken pox). Because live vaccines are made ...

www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-get-vaccines-for-travel-while-im-pregnant_7227.bc

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Upside: Expert and community replies to user question on getting vaccinated while pregnanct
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Traveling While Pregnant

Special precautions are necessary When you are pregnant you must take special precautions to protect both yourself and your unborn child from illness when traveling to underdeveloped countries. ...

healthlink.mcw.edu/article/907102032.html

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Upside: Good advice on traveling and vaccinations during pregnancy
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Vaccinations Before and During Pregnancy

Chances are, the last thing on your to-do list right now is to check whether your immunizations are up to date. You probably don't even remember the last time you had a vaccination. But if you're ...

health.discovery.com/centers/pregnancy/americanbaby/vaccinations.html

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Upside: Detailed information on the safety of getting vaccinations during pregnancy
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What Not to Do When You're Traveling for Two

The holidays are near, which for many means imminent travel. And if you're pregnant, that could complicate matters. First and foremost, stay comfortable and use common sense -- and always check with ...

www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/13/AR2006101300663.html

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Upside: Helpful advice and links on travel during pregnancy
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Babymoons are one of the hottest trends in family vacations.

Parents look forward to one last hurrah and splurge before baby arrives. babymoons can involve flying while pregnant. It's generally safe to fly while pregnant but moms-to-be do need to know these 10 ...

www.vacationkids.com/travelarticles/babymoonflypregnant.php

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Upside: Helpful advice on traveling while pregnant
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Vaccinations in Pregnancy

Adult immunization rates have fallen short of national goals partly because of misconceptions about the safety and benefits of current vaccines. The danger of these misconceptions is magnified during ...

www.aafp.org/afp/20030715/299.html

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Upside: Research article on the safety of vaccinations during pregnancy
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Travel and Pregnancy

Travel in pregnancy is completely safe and sometimes unavoidable, if you keep in mind the following precautions: * You are having a normal pregnancy * Drink to thirst and eat to comfort * Dress for ...

www.childbirth.org/articles/travel.html

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Upside: Helpful information on travel during pregnancy
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