Travelling while pregnant
In most pregnancies travelling is safe when the timing and destination are chosen carefully. Airlines and insurers do, however, have their own limits on weeks of pregnancy. This guide helps you prepare and recognise when it is better to skip a trip.
You will need
- Your maternity clinic card or pregnancy records
- Your travel insurance terms
- The airline's pregnancy guidelines
- Compression stockings for long journeys
- European Health Insurance Card for EU countries
Steps
Talk to your maternity clinic
Tell your maternity and child health clinic (neuvola) about your travel plans before booking. The clinic will assess whether the trip suits your particular pregnancy and what you should take into account.
Choose the timing
Check the airline's terms
Make sure you are insured
Choose your destination carefully
Prevent blood clots
Take care with food safety
Know when to seek help
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