{"id":203191,"date":"2020-08-28T06:46:50","date_gmt":"2020-08-28T10:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/?p=203191"},"modified":"2020-08-28T06:46:52","modified_gmt":"2020-08-28T10:46:52","slug":"10-tips-for-traveling-while-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/2020\/08\/28\/10-tips-for-traveling-while-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips For Traveling While Pregnant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Being pregnant is one of the most wonderful times of your life. It does, however, come with certain restrictions. Especially if you plan on traveling while pregnant. Carrying and building a baby limits the kind of transport you can use to get around, especially internationally. One cannot fly when over a certain amount of months, or if you are experiencing complications. A very easy way to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/blog\/quickest-mode-travel-europe\/\">get to your destination via train<\/a>. Train companies often cater to pregnant women, making it one of the most popular means of travel when you are expecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Train Transport Is The Eco-Friendly Way To Travel. This article is written to educate about Train Travel by Save A Train,&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/\"><strong>The Cheapest Train Tickets Website<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;In The World.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before You Begin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you even begin your journey with your little one aboard, take some time to prepare your body. Try to do as much exercise as you can, this will ensure that your body is in the best shape to sand up to the rigors of travel. Traveling while pregnant can take a lot out of you. Practice stretching, and strengthening your core and legs.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/blog\/5-reasons-night-trains\/\">Sleeping in traveling compartments<\/a>&nbsp;is often more cramped than you are used to, and you may need the extra flexibility to get comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Luxembourg-to-Brussels_Midi\">Luxembourg to Brussels Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Antwerp-to-Brussels_Midi\">Antwerp to Brussels Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Amsterdam-to-Brussels_Midi\">Amsterdam to Brussels Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Paris-to-Brussels_Midi\">Paris to Brussels Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Traveling While Pregnant Tip 1: Check With Your Doctor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you travel, and this may sound like a no brainer, check with your doc that you are in fact cleared for it. Be sure to explain that you are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/blog\/tips-train-traveling-europe\/\">traveling by train<\/a>&nbsp;and not by air, as that will most likely have a big difference on the outcome. High-risk pregnancies and those who are very late in their third trimester may be denied access to travel, so it\u2019s always best to be cleared beforehand to avoid disappointment. Once you have the all-clear, book your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/blog\/how-online-train-ticket-booking-can-make-your-travel-hassle-free\/\">train ticket online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/munich-to-zurich\">Munich to Zurich Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/berlin-to-zurich\">Berlin to Zurich Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/basel-to-zurich\">Basel to Zurich Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/vienna-to-zurich\">Vienna to Zurich Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/saveatrain-12e85.kxcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/photo-1532938911079-1b06ac7ceec7-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor check\" class=\"wp-image-38595\" title=\"Doctor check\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip 2: Plan Carefully<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know that events such as weddings and parties don\u2019t always fall into your perfect pregnancy travel plan. Where possible, however, try to make sure that your travel coincides with the most comfortable part of your pregnancy. The first trimester is often&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/baby\/guide\/first-trimester-of-pregnancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plagued with nausea<\/a>, lack of appetite and generally feeling awful. The third trimester is when you begin to feel a bit like a whale, and standing for any period of time makes your feet want to fall off. Add swollen ankles, the lack of sleep, and the ever-growing baby\u2019s movement cycles into that and you may have a very uncomfortable trip. The second trimester is usually the best time to get your travel on. You aren\u2019t too big yet, and in most cases, the nausea has subsided. Traveling while pregnant is always best done if you don\u2019t spend the entire time wanting to throw up, or lie down!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/amsterdam-to-london\">Amsterdam To London Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/paris-to-london\">Paris to London Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/berlin-to-london\">Berlin to London Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/brussels_midi-to-london\">Brussels to London Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Traveling While Pregnant Tip 3: Bring Your Own Pillows<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting comfortable while pregnant is not easy. This is especially true if it is a bit later in the pregnancy. Be sure to pack your own favorite pillows for your trip. Having your own pillows will not only guarantee more comfort, but it will also give you a sense of familiarity to help you feel less stressed. Traveling while pregnant can make your back, neck, and pretty much every part of you sore. Let\u2019s face it, pretty much anything can be stressful whilst pregnant, so always try to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/blog\/make-your-life-easier-with-save-a-train\/\">make things as easy as possible<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Milan-to-Rome\">Milan to Rome Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Florence-to-Rome\">Florence to Rome Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Pisa-to-Rome\">Pisa to Rome Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Naples-to-Rome\">Naples to Rome Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/saveatrain-12e85.kxcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/photo-1559051668-9024c9b5e84b.jpg\" alt=\"Bring your own pillow when Traveling while pregnant\" class=\"wp-image-38594\" title=\"Bring your own pillow when Traveling while pregnant\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip 4: Keep To Your Time Table<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling while pregnant often comes with many unforeseen delays. You never know how you are going to feel on the morning of your trip, or if your body is going to need some time out. Everything is more stressful, and one can often run late. Draw up a time table before your train trip, ad be sure to add as much extra time into it as possible. Aim to be early enough that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/blog\/why-train-tripping-is-better-than-road-tripping\/\">delays such as traffic<\/a>&nbsp;or anything else will not cause you to have to rush. Sure, sitting around waiting for your train may be a pain, but it is infinitely better than rushing, while pregnant, to catch it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/amsterdam-to-paris\">Amsterdam to Paris Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/london-to-paris\">London to Paris Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/rotterdam-to-paris\">Rotterdam to Paris Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/brussels-to-paris\">Brussels to Paris Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Traveling While Pregnant Tip 5: Don\u2019t Rely On Bought Food<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All sorts of things can set off your stomach when you are pregnant. Not to mention that there is a list as long as your arm of things that you are not supposed to eat. Bringing your own food with you will negate most of those issues when traveling while pregnant. When you pack your own meals, you know exactly what is in it, and exactly what to expect. Be sure to pack them in a cooler box or some other insulated packaging to keep it cool or warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Brussels_Midi-to-Amsterdam_Central_Station\">Brussels to Amsterdam Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/London_St-to-Amsterdam_Central\">London to Amsterdam Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Berlin_Central_Station-to-Amsterdam_Central_Station\">Berlin to Amsterdam Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Paris-to-Amsterdam\">Paris to Amsterdam Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/saveatrain-12e85.kxcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/photo-1543353071-c953d88f7033.jpg\" alt=\"Food to eat while pregnant\" class=\"wp-image-38593\" title=\"Food to eat while pregnant\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip 6: Triple Check Your Medications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That sinking feeling when you realize that you have left an important medication behind is something that none of us wish to experience. Being pregnant, you may be on different medications to everyday life. These may not instantly pop to the forefront of your mind when packing. Be sure to not only triple check that you have more than enough medications but get someone else to check them for you too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Nuremberg-to-Prague\">Nuremberg to Prague Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Munich-to-Prague\">Munich to Prague Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Berlin-to-Prague\">Berlin to Prague Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Vienna-to-Prague\">Vienna to Prague Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip 7: Don\u2019t Lift Your Luggage!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This may also sound like a no brainer, but so often we just carry a suitcase or a bag just to get it done and out of the way.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/blog\/left-luggage-locations-germany\/\">Luggage is heavy<\/a>, so lifting it while pregnant is a no-no! Get someone else to give you hand if you can, otherwise flag down a guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Frankfurt-to-Berlin\">Frankfurt to Berlin Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Leipzig-to-Berlin\">Leipzig to Berlin Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Hanover-to-Berlin\">Hanover to Berlin Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Hamburg-to-Berlin\">Hamburg to Berlin Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/saveatrain-12e85.kxcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/femme-enceinte-robe-rouge-assis-banc-porter-bagages-rouges-gare_29332-848.jpg\" alt=\"Traveling while pregnant\" class=\"wp-image-38591\" title=\"Traveling while pregnant\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip 8: Don\u2019t Travel Alone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you plan on taking a trip by yourself, try to tie it in with a co-worker or a friend that needs to go to the same place.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/blog\/tips-for-traveling-europe-alone-by-train\/\">Traveling alone<\/a>&nbsp;while you are pregnant exposes you to enormous risks. You never know if something may go wrong, so you need a friendly face there with you to help you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Milan-to-Venice\">Milan to Venice Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Padua-to-Venice\">Padua to Venice Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Bologna-to-Venice\">Bologna to Venice Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Rome-to-Venice\">Rome to Venice Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip 9: Bring Some Music<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole point behind being prepared when you travel while pregnant is to reduce stress. Stress can cause all sorts of unwelcome and unhealthy effects on your body. Be sure to bring some music with you on your train. Pop in your headphones, and just sit back and relax as you get to your destination. Remember to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/saveatrain.com\/en\/Marseille-to-Lyon\">Marseilles to Lyon Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/paris-to-lyon\">Paris to Lyon Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Lyon-to-Paris\">Lyon to Paris Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Lyon-to-Avignon_tgv\">Lyon to Avignon Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/saveatrain-12e85.kxcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pexels-photo-3761020-684x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Bring Some Music and Headphones\" class=\"wp-image-38592\" title=\"Bring Some Music and Headphones\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip 10: Book Your Tickets In Advance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that not only do you book your tickets online, but you also get the cheapest train tickets with Save A Train. Making sure that you have peace of mind regarding getting the best tickets, do it in far in advance as possible, get the correct train tickets is essential to having a good train trip while pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Salzburg-to-Vienna\">Salzburg to Vienna Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Munich-to-Vienna\">Munich to Vienna Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Graz-to-Vienna\">Graz to Vienna Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/en\/Prague-to-Vienna\">Prague to Vienna Train Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Being pregnant is a wonderful and sometimes scary experience. At&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveatrain.com\/\">Save A Train<\/a>&nbsp;we would love to help you to enjoy your trip, plan ahead, and avoid any potential pitfalls. Traveling by train is such a lovely experience, and that shouldn\u2019t change because you are expecting a baby!<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ten important and easy things you can do to make travelling while pregnant safer and more comfortable. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":133,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-203191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203191","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/133"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=203191"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203191\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":203232,"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203191\/revisions\/203232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=203191"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=203191"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=203191"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}