Planning Your Babymoon: Travel Tips for Expectant Parents

Are you planning a babymoon? Now is a perfect time to take a short trip with your loved one(s) before baby arrives. Whether you're planning a local destination that you can drive to or one further afield, here's my top tips for traveling at this stage of pregnancy.

Check in with your provider
Check in with your medical provider and let them know of your plans. They know your unique medical situation and may have advice for you.

Plan walk around breaks
If you're driving, make sure to plan stops every few hours so you can out of the car and walk around. As you're probably noticing these days, being in any position for "to long" makes your back and legs hurt. You know you'll need to pee anyway!

On a plane
If you're flying to your destination, make sure to get up and walk the plane aisle every hour or so. You'll also benefit from wearing compression socks to minimize swelling and help prevent blood clots. Make sure to check with your airline when booking to find out what their cutoff date for flying when pregnant is ass this can differ between airlines.

What to take
Make sure to take with you your medical insurance details in case of emergencies. If traveling abroad, remember to take out travel insurance. Pack your prenatal vitamins and a good pair of comfortable walking shoes. And know that while you're pregnant, you're more susceptible to sunburn, so make sure to pack a strong sunblock if appropriate.
Have a great time!