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Travelling abroad in the first trimester
Hello doctor, I just found out that I am expecting, but we had already booked our trip to UK 2 months ago, and out trip is non refundable. I am now confused whether to travel abroad or no, because we are travelling in the first week of May, which is mid of my third month.
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Congratulations! Traveling after your third month is generally safe provided your pregnancy is uncomplicated.
Before you fly, it is crucial to get a dating ultrasound to confirm a healthy intrauterine pregnancy and rule out any bleeding risks or complications.
For the long flight to the UK, make sure to stay hydrated, walk the aisles regularly to prevent blood clots, and carry prescribed
SOS medications for nausea or emergencies.
Please consult your treating gynecologist for a final 'fit to fly' certificate before your departure.
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U can travel after 3months of pregnancy but get ultasound n blood test done, specially loaction of placenta is important.
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First, let me know the weeks of pregnancy
And if any pregnancy complications so far!
Usually there are no restrictions if pregnancy advanced beyond 12 weeks
Check with the obstetrician caring for you for specific instructions/ restrictions
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Dr. Parru Singh
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
8 yrs exp
Lucknow
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
How many weeks of pregnancy?
First trimester travel is not recommended
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Dr. Sharmila Krishnamoorthy
Obstetrician
5 yrs exp
Erode
Do a dating scan
Check baby status
Do all preliminary blood tests
Check your blood pressure and sugar levels
If everything comes out normal then you can travel.
Before travel visit your gyne and check everything again.Verify the status of your placenta. Get a list of medicines that are to be taken in case because difficult to get medicines without prescription in foreign countries.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
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Bhopal
Consult please.
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