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Does Pregnancy Require Any Travel Restrictions?

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Posted on Sat, 7 Oct 2017
Question: Hello, We are planning for pregnancy. But I am also expected to travel with my wife to New York from XXXXXXX in next 2 months. If my wife gets pregnant, what are travel restrictions. Please explain. Thanks,
Anil
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Explained below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
If she get pregnant,long route flight should be avoided.
Outside food should be avoided.
Star folic acid tablet.
If possible preconception check up should be done.
Take safe seat in flight.
Maintain proper hygiene in outside washroom because chances of urinary tract infection is very common during pregnancy.
Take basic medicine along with you.
Vomiting is very common in early pregnancy.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Does Pregnancy Require Any Travel Restrictions?

Brief Answer: Explained below. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. If she get pregnant,long route flight should be avoided. Outside food should be avoided. Star folic acid tablet. If possible preconception check up should be done. Take safe seat in flight. Maintain proper hygiene in outside washroom because chances of urinary tract infection is very common during pregnancy. Take basic medicine along with you. Vomiting is very common in early pregnancy. Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information. Good luck Regards