https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:25:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2105145 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 09:16:02 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2105145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsScallop: Wow, that's cool! We're now debating exactly what we want to do...but it's definitely good to know that the car ride should be manageable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2104728 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 22:46:52 +0000 MrsScallop 2104728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do it! When I was 20+ weeks pregnant, DH and I took a month long road trip from the Midwest to Boston, Florida, then back home. We went 6000 miles and camped most nights to save money. We stopped every 2 hours for me to get up and walk around but otherwise being pregnant didn't affect the trip too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2104632 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:53:45 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2104632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Pinecone316: :shocked: I've been scoping out websites designed for over-the-road truckers that outline all the rest areas, truck stops, etc. :wink: </p> <p>@Charm54: Yikes! That's a crazy long car trip!!!</p> <p>@MamaCate: Sounds great! :happy: Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2104506 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 19:08:57 +0000 MamaCate 2104506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FliegepilzHut: I just came back from a 5 hour flight with a 3 yo at 20 weeks pregnant. It was fine so I would encourage you to go. We did two potty breaks and lots of stretching. Have fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2104451 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 18:20:37 +0000 Charm54 2104451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sister drove across Canada (NS to Alberta - about a 55 hour drive) when she was 35 weeks!! :shocked: She said it wasn't as bad as she expected. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2104445 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 18:15:54 +0000 Pancakes 2104445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FliegepilzHut: Last summer when I was about 30 weeks pregnant we took a ~11-12 hour road trip. We did the entire drive in one day, both on the way there and on the way back. We stopped about every 3 hours so I could walk around and stretch, I drank a lot of water, I used a lumbar pillow to be more comfortable, and I wore compression stockings (which I was already wearing due to varicose veins). It was totally fine and LO is 6 months old now, so we both survived :) I would imagine you'll be totally fine at 20 weeks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2104391 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 17:36:58 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 2104391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FliegepilzHut: I would recommend a catheter (haha jk) I don't think 5 hr stretches sound too terrible comfort wise but for me having to pee all the time I hate having to do anything where a bathroom isn't nearby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100174 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 07:53:51 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2100174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't have had any problem with a trip like that at 20 weeks pregnant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100168 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 07:51:30 +0000 blackbird 2100168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was still carsick at 20 weeks, but you could always wear compression stockings, too, if you want! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100159 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 07:46:07 +0000 MenagerieMama 2100159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We drove across the country (Seattle to VA) when I was at the very end of the second trimester. I had to bargin with DH for bathroom breaks (we did every 3 hrs) and I was having some rib pain which was a little uncomfortable but we were also in a get to point B from point A mode, not enjoy the trip. Totally doable! I packed lots of snacks and hydrated (but not too much since I lost the battle in stopped every 2 hrs!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100156 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 07:39:09 +0000 Ocean girl 2100156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it should be totally manageable. We drove 11 hrs each way when I was 34 weeks to my SIL's wedding. It wasn't too bad, even that far along! I wore compression socks just to be safe. </p> <p>Take breaks to get out and walk, keep hydrated, bring fun and healthy snacks! And have fun!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100154 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 07:31:43 +0000 Mrs. Toad 2100154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I moved from Louisiana to DC at 32 weeks. Our driving took 4 days because I didn't want to push myself and could. I had no problems. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100141 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 07:09:33 +0000 MrsRcCar 2100141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We drove 12 hours when I was around 30 weeks and it was fine. We stopped about every two hours to stretch or pee or eat. We had a great time. I would do it again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100137 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 07:05:12 +0000 Anagram 2100137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm going to be going on a 2 day (each way) raod trip with about 8 hours of driving a day when I'm 34 weeks pregnant!</p> <p>So I think you are fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100106 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 06:22:59 +0000 PrincessBaby 2100106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At 20 weeks, I felt really good. Not big yet, not peeing a ton yet...We drove 6 hours to Disney when I was 23ish weeks and it was like a normal road trip:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100067 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:16:50 +0000 Torchwood 2100067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Drove 20+ hours to CO when I was 32 weeks last time. The biggest issue for me at that point was stopping to pee constantly. Though there were no worries about not stretching my legs enough! It really was no problem at all. We're driving to FL for our cruise in 3 weeks, which means I'll be I guess 21 weeks, and I'm not worried. It'll be around 12 hours over 2 days. I'm sure the peeing will be annoying again, but I love road trips, even while pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100060 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 23:33:54 +0000 sapphire 2100060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was feeling great around 20 weeks and would have done fine. We took a week long toady rip in first tri and I had no problems other than bring picky about where we ate. I say travel while you can!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100054 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 23:15:41 +0000 msplatypus 2100054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did a 12 hour trip over 2 days when I was a little over 5 months. We had to stop so o could pee and stretch, I drank a ton of water. Also it helped that over night we stayed in a hotel that had a pool and a tub I could fit in, the floating/soaking helped. Oh and bring your best pillow! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100038 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 22:19:33 +0000 Chuckles 2100038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely bring a blanket or pillow that you can roll up and put behind your back if you need to while sitting in the car. We did a 6 hour drive with stops when I was pregnant and I ended up with back and hip pain for awhile afterwards. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100028 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 22:12:16 +0000 SweetiePie 2100028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I say go for it!</p> <p>At 20 weeks I felt awesome, I definitely experienced the golden trimester. I did quite a bit of traveling around then, including a Babymoon to Italy at 24 weeks. </p> <p>I did a 7 hour road trip at 30 weeks and was also ok then. Had to stop every hour/hour and a half to pee but otherwise was fine.<br /> Have fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100027 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 22:11:52 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2100027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@magnolia: @lawbee11: Thanks, ladies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100025 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 22:10:27 +0000 lawbee11 2100025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FliegepilzHut: Yeah I think every 2 hours is plenty. You may be able to go longer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100024 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 22:10:13 +0000 magnolia 2100024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FliegepilzHut: probably 2 hours max </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100018 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 22:00:32 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2100018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@magnolia: What's your ideal stop frequency? It's been forever since I've been on a long car trip... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100016 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:55:59 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2100016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: How often did you need to stop? Was every 1.5-2hours about right?</p> <p>@MamaG: Ooh...that's a very good point! :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100013 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:54:50 +0000 magnolia 2100013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drove to Michigan from NY and back when I was about 28 weeks To see my gramma :happy: Definitely drink lots of water and stretch. the biggest issue I had was frequent pee breaks :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100009 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:48:24 +0000 MamaG 2100009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did a roadtrip that was about 13 hours when I was closer to 30 weeks out of necessity and I was fine. We also have an older toddler so bathroom stops and stretches are necessary regardless.</p> <p>What I found the most challenging about travelling while pregnant was sleeping somewhere other than my bed. Very rarely do I find a hotel bed that is as comfortable as my own bed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100007 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:44:12 +0000 lawbee11 2100007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I made a 16-hour drive when I was 20 weeks pregnant. It wasn't fun and I was uncomfortable, but it was doable. I would just do like you said and drink lots of water/be prepared to make frequent stops for bathroom breaks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100005 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:43:44 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2100005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Matcha Latte: @Boopers: Excellent! Thanks to you both! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-car-trip-while-pregnant#post-2100004 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:42:53 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2100004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: Yes! I wonder if there's an app for that? :silly: </p>