the md says its ok,,but im kinda a bit aprehensive to travel to africa,,especially cause the 1st trimester is like the most important...are there anythings i should avoid? or places to avoid? foods i should avoid? any wierd outbreaks going?......im know im neurotic,,but this is my first baby,,and i just want to be careful....
2007-02-26 04:57:04 · 15 answers · asked by Riegirl 1 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ South Africa
I'd say the issue is how are you feeling physically? I felt lousy - really nauseous and exhausted - in the first trimester with both my pregnancies.
Health wise - where are you planning to travel? Malarial areas are best avoided, as has been stated before. In any of the cities (Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town) there are world class private medical facilities if you need them. State medical facilities tend to be oversubscribed and I don't recommend them if you have a choice, financially.
If you are coming to Cape Town, you'll find great things to do at this website: http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/cape-town-attractions-for-tourists.html.
If you decide not to visit now, come back later with your kids! The Cape is a great family destination.
Good luck with your babe :o)
2007-02-27 06:52:18 · answer #1 · answered by @homeincapetown 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-20 14:11:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This map will show you the risk areas when it comes to Malaria, which is the only thing you really need to look out for when you come to AFRICA. The thing you have to remember is Africa is a continent not a country. So what you hear on CNN or BBC is not about the whole continent rather the individual countries. A lot of westerners travel to Cape Town, more like flock to Cape Town every year all seasons. And no, they don't need to take any preventative medicines to travel there. You will be just fine.
Enjoy SA!!
2007-02-26 21:50:45 · answer #3 · answered by DolphinLami 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
in answer to the question about giving blood -I have been to 3 countries in Africa, in 1998 and in 2004, and at least in Canada was not allowed to give blood for 6 months afterwards on the first trip. My second trip I had malaria and am now never allowed to donate blood in Canada -however I did donate blood in Uganda.
I wouldn't worry TOO much, although it IS possible for the placenta to get malaria while you may not. If you have talked to your doctor and they are not worried then I wouldn't be too worried either - people in South Africa have babies all the time, so why not have your baby developing while there, plus if there are any complications you will be have access to good medical care there.
Personally I would go to Africa at any stage in my pregnancy, as long as my doctor and my husband thought it safe.
2007-02-26 10:40:38 · answer #4 · answered by Caridad 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you're apprehensive about traveling to Cape Town,South Africa,then maybe you shouldn't go while you are 7 weeks pregnant.If you do go,avoid the high malaria places,avoid most of the wildlife,and avoid,if you can,the jungle.A malaria outbreak is going on there.
2007-02-26 05:12:43 · answer #5 · answered by jsimpkinsv2002 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
hi riegirl!!!
congratulations on your pregnancy... I'm sure you'll make a great mom and be safe while traveling here in SA. There'll be all the facilities you need available, doctors, preventative medicines if you're scared of getting anything... the weather is lovely as well. so come through, enjoy and have a wonderful pregnancy...mwah! all the best
2007-02-26 20:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by Reb Da Rebel 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The travelling is OK but it is when you arrive the problems start. South Africa is a very stressful society because of the crime pandemic it suffers and consequently you will have to be on guard 24/7. Nowhere is safe - not their Tourist sites,Beaches,Restaurants nor Roads.At the very least you will need the very best health insurance Policy as Public Hospital facilities are a disgrace. No beds,no linen,thieving nurses,Drugs in short supply,Doctors with questionnable qualifications etc. Not for the faint hearted. Of course there is the other pandemic HIV/AIDS and an ever newer one XDR TB which they are desperately trying to cover up. The problem with the latter is that it is an airborn infection so if someone with XDR TB sneezes on you or gets their sputum into your system then you stand a very good chance of being infected.
2007-02-26 17:40:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 6⤋
Im pretty sure you'll be fine dont listen to ppl like "lil southern girl" liers i bet u she has never been out of her lil town but yea South Africa is actually a very nice place and you will be ok...
2007-02-26 06:03:05 · answer #8 · answered by bebekaychic 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Just be careful for malaria areas (high concentration of mosquitos, etc). Your travel agent will be able to advise you on this.
Enjoy your holiday!
2007-02-26 05:04:53 · answer #9 · answered by lulu101 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am told by well-traveled friends that once you go to Africa, you can never give blood again. I admit I have never looked into it, but if it's true, I would never go while pregnant - because there is obviously a reason for this. You might want to call the American Red Cross and ask, just to be safe.
2007-02-26 05:07:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋