https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 14 May 2026 13:06:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1811360 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:30:33 +0000 kbm1026 1811360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies! This is really helpful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1810802 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 06:40:34 +0000 MrsBananaGrabber 1810802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are TTC now and planning to go to Paris in November. I'm going to keep an eye on this post just in case :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1810781 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 06:22:27 +0000 looch 1810781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the biggest thing is not being familiar with where you should go if you have an emergency, especially if you aren't fluent in the local language. So, preparation is key, as is telling your existing doctor and getting a print out of your medical history, if possible. Research hospitals before you go, make sure you write down the address and phone number, etc.</p> <p>It's good practice for when you travel with your kids in the future, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1810771 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 06:08:00 +0000 illumina 1810771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know how you feel. We were supposed to take a cruise/baby moon when I was 20 weeks and I chickened out because I didn't want to be pregnant and out of the country. Next time assuming I don't have morning sickness as bad as before, I would totally go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1810753 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 03:21:47 +0000 lamariniere 1810753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kbm1026: I'm going to be in France during the same time, we leave Friday! I traveled in France around that same stage of pregnancy when pregnant with both of my LOs. 20ish weeks is a good time to travel, you are not likely to have morning sickness and you aren't big enough to be really uncomfortable. Try to walk around the plane a lot to keep the blood moving. </p> <p>As for medical issues, if anything were to happen, you would receive excellent healthcare there. The bummers are that you can't indulge in a lot of things like wine and cheese, and watch out if you are a cheese lover since there are a number of unpasteurized cheeses "lait cru". Bon voyage! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1810574 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 20:39:02 +0000 ElbieKay 1810574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to France when I was about 14 weeks pregnant. It was no big deal. The only problem was that I had to limit my wine consumption, and I couldn't have any of the amazing raw goat cheeses in Provence.</p> <p>They have pregnant women in other countries too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1810512 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 20:02:41 +0000 Mrs.Panda 1810512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't go far, just to Jamaica, but I was 23 weeks along. It was fine, just stay hydrated and don't push yourself too hard. Don't freak out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1810508 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 19:56:26 +0000 Periwinkle 1810508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I traveled internationally at 26 weeks pregnant. The only part which was really tough on me was that my legs swelled a lot on the flights and I had some difficulties walking for a day or so after landing. I also had the doctor write a note for me because I was anxious about the airlines questioning how far along I was but it was fine. </p> <p>Good luck and safe travels! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1810388 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 18:55:36 +0000 Mrs. Rabbit 1810388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I traveled from Italy to the US when I was around 30 weeks pregnant. I made sure to drink tons of water and got up and walked a lot on the plane. I also definitely had people help me whenever possible (I was flying/traveling alone, though). </p> <p>20 weeks is a great time to travel and France is LOVELY—I'm totally jealous! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1810293 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 18:08:29 +0000 Tanjowen 1810293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to Mexico at 33 weeks pregnant! I wore compression socks, got up multiple times to use the restroom during the flight to stretch my legs, and as the others said, asked my doctor for a copy of my medical file. </p> <p>I had a great time and all will be well. If it makes you feel better, locate the address/name of a hospital in the city you are going to and put it in your phone for the taxi driver if something happens. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1810153 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:11:45 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1810153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>20 weeks is a great time to travel! I'd invest in some travel insurance for peace of mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1810150 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:09:45 +0000 mrskc 1810150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Went to Taiwan for 10 days when I was 20 weeks pregnant. It was the perfect time to travel since I was over morning sickness and not huge and uncomfortable. The worst was the swelling tho. Compression socks might have helped with that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1810122 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 15:51:57 +0000 loveisstrange 1810122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I flew from the UK to the US at 24 and 28 weeks. Bring good snacks and wear compression socks and make sure to get up and move around regularly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1810116 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 15:49:41 +0000 AprilFool 1810116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went from Australia to the US for 2 weeks at 24 weeks pregnant and had a great time. I did need to take it a bit slower and was exhausted by the end but it wasn't much worse than normal trip tiredness and there wasn't much I didn't do. Was the perfect time in my pregnancy to travel though as I felt the best then. The flights were fine since my belly wasn't too big, my feet swelled even though I wore compression socks. </p> <p>Have a great time! I love Paris :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1810114 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 15:48:05 +0000 Alexandra603 1810114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I traveled from Seattle to England and Denmark when I was 30/31 weeks pregnant. It was great! Wear compression socks and bring a copy of your medical chart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1810099 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 15:42:25 +0000 theotherstark 1810099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have a ton of tips, and I'm definitely not an expert, but I have done a fair bit of traveling while I've been pregnant - we had a bunch of trips planned for this spring and summer!</p> <p>Obviously, check with your Dr. about any specific tips, but my OB suggested I take a baby aspirin the morning of my flight to help cut down on the risk of blood clots. Pregnant women are more at risk of blood clots, so make sure that you're getting up from your seat frequently, and walking up and down the aisle a bit. Stretch your legs, etc. I wore compression socks a few times, although they annoyed me. </p> <p>I bought the sea bands to help cut down on morning sickness/nausea when flying, but I don't think they helped much.</p> <p>Drink tons and tons of water! Make sure you stay hydrated. It's easy to forget to drink when you're traveling, so just try to be conscientious about it. </p> <p>On that same note, I suggest that you always have snacks on hand! I know it's different for everyone in their pregnancy, but with mine, I get SO ravenous SO quickly! And if you're traveling, sometimes it's hard to find shops, etc. that have a quick bite to eat. So when you arrive (and even in your carry-on), pack crackers, etc. that can help tide you over. </p> <p>If you're super nervous about it, try to look up local hospitals that are near where you'll be staying, just for peace of mind. My husband also had travel health insurance covered through his work, so that helped us feel a bit more at-ease. </p> <p>Honestly, though, it's not so different from being pregnant where you are from :) Just make sure you're getting up and moving around on the plane, and eating and drinking enough. You'll be fine. And HAVE FUN! I love France :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1810098 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 15:42:11 +0000 septca 1810098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We spent a week in Paris when I was 26 weeks. It was GREAT. I obviously - sadly - had to take it easy on the wine and soft cheeses, but otherwise the trip was easy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-overseas-while-pregnant#post-1810080 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 15:34:55 +0000 kbm1026 1810080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are planning to go to Paris/Normandy at the end of August for about a week and a half (flying from Philly) I will be exactly 20 weeks when we leave. My dr says it's fine but I am still a little nervous about flying/being in another country while pregnant. Does anyone have any tips/recommendations? Anyhing to calm down a nervous preggo :silly: </p>