Travelling while pregnant
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Topic: Travelling while pregnant
Posted By: Millie1976
Subject: Travelling while pregnant
Date Posted: 22 March 2006 at 3:40pm
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Hi there everyone,
Just a question - has anyone travelled before whilst pregnant? My husband and I have booked a trip to Phuket, Thailand in May (I will be over 4 months pregnant then). Has anyone experienced any problems with travelling before i.e been sick or anything?? |
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Posted By: mrs frantic
Date Posted: 22 March 2006 at 5:06pm
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I travelled to AUstralia for 2 weeks when I was 7 week pregnant (not far i know but...) and I found the heat was wicked for my morning sickness, it made it waaayyyy worse. But If you are travelling at over 4 months there is a good chance you will be out of the morning sickness range - i am sure you will be fine...? ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: robyn
Date Posted: 22 March 2006 at 5:14pm
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Ive just been to aussie for a couple of weeks and was fine. If its hot just make sure you drink heaps of water. I didnt feel sick or anything but the plane was a bit uncomfortable because baby felt like she was on my bladder and I had to go to the toilet every two seconds which is not fun on the plane. ------------- KOBE born 19 March 2004 http://www.TickerFactory.com/"> 
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 22 March 2006 at 6:25pm
| I flew at four months to phuket (oops - didn't klnow!!). Actually we went in June. And I've flown at eight months. No problems both times but some airlines do request notes from your doctor. at four months I doubt you'll be asked. be careful of the food in thailand as some steret stalls are a bit dodgy. When you put the seatbelt on, put the blanket underneath to ease pressure in case it's needed. I was perfectly fine! |
Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 22 March 2006 at 6:39pm
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I travelled to Canada when I was 11 weeks, then back again just as I hit 14 weeks, going out from NZ was the worst - but either way keeping hydrated (if I could keep it down) was the key. ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater 
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: Millie1976
Date Posted: 22 March 2006 at 7:55pm
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Thanks for your advice girls. I think the only thing that worries me a little is the food and water in Thailand not being 100% safe. Will think seriously about this trip and see if it is worth going. ------------- Sebastien 2 years old Olivier 3 3/4 years old |
Posted By: pixeldust
Date Posted: 22 March 2006 at 8:18pm
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I flew to Florida when I was 20 weeks and was there for almost 4 weeks. If you're flying Qantas, I recommend sucking up to the check in people and looking as uncomfortable as possible! They actually promised to upgrade me (free) to business class, but in the end there were no spare seats, otherwise they would have. I found travelling was fine, though the plane seats were less than comfortable. Don't be ashamed to ask the trolley-dollies to get you extra pillows, blankets etc if you need them. -------------  
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 23 March 2006 at 6:18am
| In the hotel in Phuket, the hotel provided us with bottled water. We also used it to brush our teeth. and rinse our toothbrushes. We had a great time, even though I was pregnant - and we had our eight month old with us too!! The food was okay, but we tried to eat only at restaurants (remember I didn't know I was pregnant!). It was wonderful just hanging out at the beach or pool. I'd say "go for it" |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 23 March 2006 at 8:17am
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I'm due to fly to the Gold Coast in May when I am 18 weeks or so, and again in August when I am around 30-ish weeks.
When I was preg wth Maya I flew to Sydney at 18 weeks and was fine. Like the others have said, be careful of the food in a place like Thailand, and also be careful of the plane food - it has been sitting around for a good couple of hours before it gets to you. Luckily I flew business class so I just stocked up on extra bread rolls, but this time round I will be pcking a lunchbox! PS. We always fly Qantas too (we fly a lot)and they have always been excellent, especially when I fly on my own with Maya. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: preggy_sunflower
Date Posted: 23 March 2006 at 8:22am
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We're thinking about taking Jono's kids away for the night somewhere close to Auckland over the school holidays. Do you think that might be cutting things a bit fine???? I'll probably be a week out from due date...... ------------- Joshua Hadynn - Born 3 May 2006 |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 23 March 2006 at 8:34am
| i travelled when i was 9 weeks to australia for our honeymoon and my morning sickness disappeared lol came back with a vengence once i got back here tho. |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 23 March 2006 at 12:15pm
| Claire, I don't think they'll let you fly that late. You will have to have a note from your doctor (not sure if midwife is okay). I'd check before you buy tickets. I* think 36 weeks is the latest. |
Posted By: preggy_sunflower
Date Posted: 23 March 2006 at 12:35pm
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Oh no, we won't be flying anywhere. More like Orewa, or possibly Miranda. ------------- Joshua Hadynn - Born 3 May 2006 |
Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 23 March 2006 at 5:41pm
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you may have problems with travel insurance, some wont cover you past as early as 24 weeks if you have complications or give birth while over there.
Just something to bear in mind ------------- "> 
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Posted By: robyn
Date Posted: 23 March 2006 at 6:48pm
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Yeah we got that warehouse insurance and that only covered me up till 24 weeks. ------------- KOBE born 19 March 2004 http://www.TickerFactory.com/">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 24 March 2006 at 8:34am
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Claire - you should be fine with Orewa as it's not too far if you go into labour to shoot back. But bear in mind that not all babies come on time/late! I had booked a holiday to Paihia for Willie and I for the week before Maya was due - she came two weeks early! So we ended up postponing and went when Maya was 6 weeks old instead. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 24 March 2006 at 8:47am
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Oh, reading back you aren't flying, just driving - go for it!
Now you've got my blessing, you'll HAVE to go. |
Posted By: Gracielou
Date Posted: 24 March 2006 at 9:22am
| We're flying over to LA in June, I'll be 20 weeks. I hadn't thought about the food sitting around so long Maya, I'll have to bring something with me to eat I guess, thanks for that. |
Posted By: preggy_sunflower
Date Posted: 24 March 2006 at 9:46am
Thanks Liz, I feel much happier about it now 
Yeah, think we might go to Orewa, or even Wenderholm if they have cabins and accommodation. ------------- Joshua Hadynn - Born 3 May 2006 |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 24 March 2006 at 11:16am
| i got really hungry on the plane and dinner wasn't for AAAAAGGGGGGEEEEESSSSS |
Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 24 March 2006 at 4:33pm
On the way back from Canada I was feeling "better" than on the way in, but I ate the plane food... didn't even think about that !  Mind you, on the way there, it didn't really stay down either  ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: 98765
Date Posted: 25 March 2006 at 4:25pm
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I went about 2 hrs away when i was 2 weeks 2 go we were meant 2 go for the day but Ben started drinking when i wasn't watching and so we had to stay the night in a tent on a air bed with a hole, not the best night so make sure u have a nice bed to sleep in Clare ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: netballgirl4
Date Posted: 26 March 2006 at 4:37pm
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Millie1976
hay i just got back from england and im 17 and I don’t want to put u off but I wont be flying pregnant ever again hope u have a better experience then me ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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