Babymoon Info

Babymoon - Sea Travelling During Pregnancy 

It can be a wonderfully relaxing and romantic holiday for your babymoon travelling by sea especially by cruise during pregnancy. The safest period to travel is the second trimester that is between 12 to 24 weeks. This is because of the absence of morning sickness and the early risks of miscarriage associated with the first trimester.

There is no restriction for a pregnant woman when it comes to mode of travel. Travelling by cruise ship when pregnant is a fantastic experience and the cabin steward will be pleased to help you in any way to make your trip as enjoyable as possible. Babymoon by sea is generally safe for women while you are pregnant. Just follow the ideas below to make your journey safe, comfortable and enjoyable.

Ask you doctor - To ensure you are fit to travel by asking your doctor. Get a certificate from your doctor permitting you to travel and always carry all your medical records with you. The medical records should include details of your blood group, drug allergy information and pregnancy reports.

Choice of ship - You might need to choose a larger ship or cruise because generally a larger ship that can take more than 1000 passengers are more stable, especially in rough weather. They also provide better range of health facilities and services.

Review the route - You may need to review the route and port-of-calls to indentify if there is access to any medical facilities if needed. Health care provider on board also an important issue in case there are any complications. Also ensure availability of proper medical facilities at your destination place.

Sea sickness -Sea band is a knitted elasticated wrist band. It operates by applying pressure on the acupressure point on your wrist by means of a plastic stud. Don't forget to pack your sea bands in case of motion sickness or morning sickness. If you are worrying to use the sea bands while pregnant, seek your doctor's advices before use. You could also get some sea sickness medications and remedies that are best to use during pregnancy from your doctor.

Insurance packages - Most cruise lines offer insurance packages that include medical coverage. Therefore suggest that you consider buying travel medical insurance and also check your health insurance policy whether they cover during and after the cruise.

Inform the cruise line - You need to inform the cruise line and make them aware of your pregnancy. It should be done from your first booking enquiry. They might need you to produce evidences such as your doctor's report on your due date, your fitness to travel and any medications you may require while on board.

Extra pillow and blankets - Request extra pillows and blankets to make your sleep position more comfortable. You can always ask the cabin stewards to provide you with your need.

Lifejacket - The important thing that you shouldn't forget is to locate and try on your lifejacket. The size of lifejacket might not fit you and if it's too small, your cabin steward will find another for you.

Safety notices - Make sure you are confident about where the exit routes are by read the safety notices.

Forbidden Destinations
You should avoid few types of destination during pregnancy for you and your baby's safety. Places that should avoid are high altitude places, places affected by serious food or insect borne infections, regions infested by chloroquine-resistant falciparum malaria and also areas where administration of live-virus vaccines are mandatory.

Now you are all set to take your baby for a pre birth tour. Enjoy your babymoon holidays!

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