I'm 36 yrs old and about six weeks prego with my first. I don't have my first OBGYN appointment until 12 weeks. I have to travel a lot for work and I'm concerned this could affect my pregnancy. I've read this is the most critical time, can I do anything to try to assure nothing goes wrong?? Any advice would be awesome!
2007-01-08 09:57:00 · 8 answers · asked by Trace 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Just drink LOTS of water and make sure you are taking prenatal vitamins (one a day) Try and eat healthy ( i know its hard when traveling) Bring fruit along with you like an orange or banana instead of junk food. Stay away from coffee. My doc told me one cup (8oz) a day is okay if you cant do with out it but its better not to. Relax as much as possible too. Call your doc back and see if you can get in earlier. Mine had me in at 6 weeks they didnt want to wait...you shouldnt have to either!
2007-01-08 10:02:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traveling early in your pregnancy is not usually a problem. Traveling late is usually not recommended. I was very tired early on in both of my pregnancies though, as were most of my friends. Make sure you eat well, take your prenatal vitamins, and schedule yourself plenty of down time between trips. Travel light also. No heavy lifting, so pack lighter than usual, and use a wheeled cart or have a valet carry your bags. Try to eat especially healthy, which was hard for me on the road. I started packing my own snacks. A little pre-planning for your trips and you should be fine! Best of luck!
2007-01-08 10:04:38 · answer #2 · answered by BJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traveling while pregnant is fine. Your body will be able to perform at its same level as it did pre-pregnancy up to at least 6months into the pregnancy. At that point you might find yourself slowing down. Just be sure to drink lots of water to keep hydrated. I would also check into getting a prescription for your prenatal vitamins now, as the sooner you start taking them the more benefit you will get. Also, if traveling for more than 3 hours at a time, I would recommend that you make sure you allow yourself time to stop, stretch and walk around a little bit to help with your blood flow in your lower extremities. As you get farther along your blood volumn will increase to help the baby and sitting for long periods of time can hamper some of the blood flow to your legs and feet causing swelling and muscle cramps. Water will help with this also.
2007-01-08 10:08:35 · answer #3 · answered by unicorn18_98 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're supposed to go about life as usual when pregnant, not stop doing things. Your body is created to continue under its normal conditions and stress levels when pregnant, usually by the 8th month your doctor doesnt want you more than 200 miles from home, for reasons of being near YOUR hospital incase you go into labor.
But anything you've always done when not pregnant is safe while pregnant. Unless you're bleeding, or have other complications.
I was one the road driving 200 miles a day or better until I was nearly 8 months.
2007-01-08 10:00:38 · answer #4 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are worried about flying, I ask my doctor when I was early on in my pregnancy and she said that it was fine just to try and drink a glass of water for every hour you are in the air. This might be kinda hard with the new laws though. And unfortunately depending on how far you are flying you might have to stand in line on the plane for the bathroom =) Just remember to take your prenatal vitamins, they are not only good for the baby but they will help you as well. Try not to over tire your self. CONGRATS!!
2007-01-08 12:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by alaskagirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what anit anxiety medication your doctor wants you on im on and took 5mg zyprexa while pregnant from about 16 weeks due to panic attacks and im so glad i took them as when i was 35 weeks i found out my husband had been cheating for 2 years with the same women i was devestated my anxiety is much worse now that i have a 13 week old but i reckon i wouldnt be able to function without my tablets my son was born at 36 weeks 4 days and this time i didnt have a breakdown like my first who was born at 35 weeks after 5 weeks in sperious labour who the doctors said was stress induced as we moved 3 hours changed jobs
2016-05-23 14:50:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before I knew I was pregnant I was out all the time dancing at the clubs and partyin it up. It didn't affect my pregnancy but it could yours. Talk to your dr.
2007-01-08 10:06:40 · answer #7 · answered by Kimi is 31 weeks 1/7 w/#2! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please call the doctor's office and ask them to give you advice...they will do this for you!!!
2007-01-08 09:59:00 · answer #8 · answered by September Sweetie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋