https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 14 May 2026 00:28:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-traveling-to-another-country-while-pregnant#post-173916 Wed, 30 May 2012 17:33:33 +0000 mrskc 173916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JessLC: Definitely not too much information! Thanks for the info! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-traveling-to-another-country-while-pregnant#post-173910 Wed, 30 May 2012 17:24:34 +0000 Running Elley 173910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice but have a great trip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-traveling-to-another-country-while-pregnant#post-173908 Wed, 30 May 2012 17:22:30 +0000 SleepyMonkey 173908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: well, unfortunately, the only thing you can really do is let it run its course, which lasts about a week. this is going to get a little graphic...but a lot of people want to take immodium to make it stop, but i think its really counterproductive. your body is just trying to flush the bacteria out of your body and to take immodium to stop it could just make it worse. just stay hydrated (which will definitely make you go more, but you kind of have to do it anyway). the first day is the worst and then at some point, it becomes just a nuisance and it doesn't hurt and there's no fever or anything. then it just kinda stops one day. oh also...the important thing after it stops is to replenish the natural good bacteria in your intestines, because that, along with the bad bacteria, has been flushed out of your system. otherwise you could have the opposite problem and be horribly constipated (yes, it has happened to me before)! so yogurts are good for that and i've heard of probiotic pills, but never taken them. this is probably way too much information, but i hope it can help in some way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-traveling-to-another-country-while-pregnant#post-173896 Wed, 30 May 2012 17:11:41 +0000 mrskc 173896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JessLC: Yeah the water is what I'm worried about. From what I understand, tap water is not safe to drink in Taiwan. Even locals boil their water before drinking it. I guess I'll have to be careful when going out to eat. Good point about the fruits and salads being washed in the water! what do you do if you get sick? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-traveling-to-another-country-while-pregnant#post-173880 Wed, 30 May 2012 16:49:26 +0000 SleepyMonkey 173880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>in terms of food borne illnesses, i've gotten sick so many times going abroad. the biggest thing to watch out for is the water, of course, but the things that will trip you up is raw foods like fruits and salads (which are washed in the water) and don't get any ice in your drinks. any juices or drinks that are blended or not from a can/bottle could get you sick, even if it is from a nice restaurant or cafe. brush your teeth with bottled water if you are really worried. </p> <p>not sure if it helps any, but that is what i've learned after suffering from week long bouts of montezuma's revenge on multiple occasions. anyway, enjoy and have a great time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-traveling-to-another-country-while-pregnant#post-173874 Wed, 30 May 2012 16:41:50 +0000 MegWag 173874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I travelled early in my second trimester from the UK to Canada/New England (not exactly third world or with food worries!), but the biggest thing I noticed during travel was how much more easily I got dehydrated. Be sure to stay on top of drinking water during and after the flight. Have fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-traveling-to-another-country-while-pregnant#post-173714 Wed, 30 May 2012 14:57:20 +0000 kml636 173714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have a great trip, I can't wait to hear about it as I'm going to Europe at 19 weeks (three weeks away! yay!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-traveling-to-another-country-while-pregnant#post-173501 Wed, 30 May 2012 12:40:07 +0000 heffalump 173501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice ... but have a good trip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-traveling-to-another-country-while-pregnant#post-173458 Wed, 30 May 2012 12:11:34 +0000 anbanan15 173458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I traveled to St. Lucia while pregnant. I was 14-15 weeks. We stayed on resort so food wasn't really a big issue (we really didn't eat anyway because we found the food nasty). I did get sick a lot while driving but I get car sick anyway and those island roads were not pregnant motion sick prone lady friendly. I also got sick in the plane ride (again not really a surprise). I'd suggest getting some Sea Bands for travel. Wish I had them! Good luck and have fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-traveling-to-another-country-while-pregnant#post-173457 Wed, 30 May 2012 12:10:24 +0000 emahlee 173457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to Europe (Belgium and Germany) for a few weeks during my second trimester (left Canada during 18 weeks-ish). I had the most amazing time and was on my feet and walking about for 8-10 hours a day. </p> <p>Drink lots of water on the flight to avoid swelling and try to get an aisle seat 'cause there will be LOTS of washroom breaks. </p> <p>Have a great time and be safe! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-traveling-to-another-country-while-pregnant#post-173454 Wed, 30 May 2012 12:06:20 +0000 mrskc 173454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sloaneandpuffy: I'm trying to stay relaxed about it. I'm not too worried. Just hope I don't eat something there that my body isn't used to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-traveling-to-another-country-while-pregnant#post-173450 Wed, 30 May 2012 12:00:06 +0000 mamimami 173450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey! I live in another country while pregnant, does that count? Just kidding. Living in Mexico and receiving lots of visitors, I have to say that the most paranoid people are the ones who ALWAYS get sick. So, by all means be careful, but try not to think about it too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-traveling-to-another-country-while-pregnant#post-173429 Wed, 30 May 2012 11:47:05 +0000 mrskc 173429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm leaving tomorrow on a 14 hour flight to Taiwan to visit DH's family there. I'll be 19 weeks and my OB gave me the ok to go. </p> <p>Anyone travel out of the country while pregnant? How far along were you? Any tips? My biggest concern is contracting a food borne illness. </p>