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A pregnant woman traveling, has several things that she must take care of before leaving her area of residence
Coinciding with the vacation and travel season, Tawatir conducted a press investigation with Dr. Haifa Al-Nafie (consultant of women and children) to find out with her on what matters to the pregnant woman while traveling and the negative things that the pregnant woman should avoid.
Is travel necessary for a pregnant woman?
It is not preferable to travel for a pregnant woman except for its necessity, and we recommend before traveling to review the doctor and obtain his approval with the work of an ultrasound, and to conduct tests related to pregnancy.
What are the things that prevent a pregnant woman from traveling?
There may be reasons that prevent a woman from traveling, such as
1- The advanced placenta
2- Anemia
3- He is at risk of giving birth early
4- Pregnancy of twins
5- High pressure
What are the advice of a pregnant woman to travel?
It is necessary for a pregnant woman to understand that the ideal number of hours for her rest is 8 hours of continuous sleep, and do not forget that sleeping, relaxing and resting in the afternoon is just as important as sleeping at night. Every pregnant woman should avoid squatting and pressure on the abdomen, because it leads to stomach and back pain. Avoid incorrect postures to stand or sit and not to lift heavy objects, and the pregnant woman must learn to lift things off the ground.
There are some tips that help a pregnant woman during the trip, including
Wear comfortable shoes and loose-fitting clothes.
Drink more fluids.
Light eating.
Not to sit for a long time.
Avoid wearing a seat belt in the abdominal area, and that it is not compressing.
The pregnant woman must be accompanied by a copy of her medical file, pregnancy follow-up and test results with her wherever she travels.
At the end of this endowment, we in your newspaper, Tawatir, wish a safe travel for every pregnant woman who had to travel
