Travel and Pregnancy

• You are having a normal pregnancy
• Drink to thirst and eat to comfort
• Dress for the trip
• Stay comfortable and move frequently
• Air Travel
  • Avoid air travel in the last few weeks of pregnancy, most airlines enforce this rule
  • Avoid nonpressurized high altitude flights
  • Avoid the smoking sections, if allowed on your flights
• Car Travel
  • Always wear your seat belt, with the bottom belt across your hips, not over your abdomen
  • Stop and stretch or go to the bathroom at least every two hours
• Take snacks
• Take pillows
• Carry your prenatal record from your practioner (particularly around your due date)
• Check with your practioner before taking any vaccinations or medications
• Enjoy yourself!

"Travel During Pregnancy"
ACOG Resource Center
409 12th St. SW
Washington, DC 20023-2188