NASH OB-GYN ASSOCIATES, PA

200 Nash Medical Arts Mall

Rocky Mount, NC  27804

(252) 443-5941

1-800-521-5199

"Caring for You in All

                 the Stages of Your Life . . . "

May I Travel During Pregnancy?

Most women can travel safely until close to their due date.  For most women, the most comfortable time to travel is in the middle of pregnancy. Problems are least likely to happen during this time.  During pregnancy, many women have concerns about seat belts.  There is no question that you are much better off wearing your seat belt during pregnancy.  The baby is very well protected in the uterus from trauma, but car accidents are the most common source of trauma during pregnancy.  The most common reason for fetal death is maternal death, and maternal death is much less likely in mothers who wear seat

belts.  Both lap and shoulder belts should be worn at all times.  The lap belt should be worn low on the hips, not over the uterus.  We recommend you not sit with your legs crossed and that you get out to walk hourly.

People also have concerns about flying during pregnancy.  In general, there does not seem to be an increased risk for women who fly during pregnancy.  Any woman who sits for long periods of time without getting up for a walk is at risk for developing a blood clot in her legs.  For this reason, on flights over two hours, you should get up, stretch your legs, and take a walk up and down the aisle.  Because of this, an aisle seat is usually advisable.

     

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