Travel has always been a part of humankind.life – first hiking, then on horses, the first cars, and then flying in the air. Modern humanity has at its disposal a huge number of different means of transportation, from cars to airplanes. Unfortunately, not all travel options are recommended for pregnant women: in particular, pregnancy and flying on an airplane are still the subject of the most lively discussions. In this article, we tried to consider all the problematic aspects that can accompany flying on an airplane.

Fainting

Fainting spells are not uncommon.companions of pregnant women. Of course, after the first case of fainting, you should seek medical help as soon as possible. Most often, fainting during pregnancy is caused by such phenomena as iron deficiency anemia or arterial hypotension (low blood pressure). Taking certain medications prescribed by the attending gynecologist often completely eliminates the very cause of fainting. However, any pregnant woman should firmly remember that it is simply impossible to completely exclude the possibility of fainting, especially during various trips - stuffiness, shaking, a large number of people can provoke the development of an attack. Therefore, it is very important to know how to behave in such a situation. In no case should you completely rely on the help of strangers around you. Unfortunately, life is not a fairy tale plot in which a handsome prince always comes to the rescue. And in such situations, a pregnant woman should take care and rely primarily on herself. And only then, perhaps, the people around you will come to their senses and offer you the help you need so much. Any pregnant woman should know the main symptoms of an approaching faint in order to react in a timely manner and take the necessary measures:

• Feeling dizzy, "weightless" body.
• Tingling sensation of the face, hands and feet.
• The loss of clearness of vision - the turbidity, the appearance of a veil before your eyes.
• Hearing loss - the appearance of ringing in the ears.

Don't expect anything from thissuch a condition will pass on its own, without turning into fainting. If it passes, great. But what if it doesn’t? According to doctors, the average fainting spell in pregnant women lasts about a minute and a half. Are you ready to spend this time on the floor, without control over the situation? Most likely, no. That is why, when the first symptoms of an approaching fainting spell appear, a pregnant woman should do the following:

• Feeling unwell, try to sit as soon as possible or, even better, lie down, if it happens on the train.
• Be sure to report yourstate to those people who are closest to you. As practice shows, almost no one in this situation is able to refuse a pregnant woman to help.
• Try to get rid of tight and squeezing clothes as soon as possible - unbutton the collar, remove the belt.

Sleighting in transport

Very many people are subject to such unpleasantnessphenomenon, such as motion sickness in transport. In particular, flying on an airplane is a fairly common cause of motion sickness. And during pregnancy, this probability increases many times over - at least once during pregnancy, almost every pregnant woman has been motion sick. There are a huge number of reasons for such conditions - from a weak vestibular apparatus to severe chronic diseases, most often associated with cardiovascular pathology. However, sometimes motion sickness appears without any good reason. For example, such a "cocktail" as a bus and pregnancy causes severe discomfort in a fairly large number of women. If you have noticed a case of motion sickness at least once, when choosing a route and means of transportation, be sure to take into account some nuances:

• Schedule of meals

The fact that you feel hungry,greatly affects the likelihood of motion sickness. For example, flying on an empty stomach will cause motion sickness much faster and, as a result, nausea. Never board a vehicle on an empty stomach without eating anything first. The only exception to this rule is a trip to take tests, which can only be done on an empty stomach. However, even in this case, be sure to have food to snack on immediately after leaving the clinic. Do not rely on fast food - a pregnant woman's diet should be complete and healthy. It is much wiser to prepare fruit or some nuts in advance. By the way, nuts are very effective in combating motion sickness while traveling. However, you should not go to the other extreme - fly after a hearty lunch or dinner, with a full stomach. Such behavior is also a sure step to severe motion sickness. Flying on an airplane is also not recommended earlier than half an hour after eating, especially fatty food. Factors that increase motion sickness If you feel that you are starting to get motion sickness while moving, try to relax as much as possible. In such situations, doctors recommend closing your eyes - objects flickering outside the window, knitting or reading while moving provoke and increase the motion sickness process.

Long distance travel

In the event that a pregnant woman is about toa long flight, she simply must take care to prepare and take with her all the necessary pharmacological drugs. You understand that a pharmacy may not always be within reach at the right time, and a flight during pregnancy can present a lot of surprises, alas, often the most unexpected. You should also not hope that there is a first aid kit on any plane - it contains only the simplest drugs, often strictly contraindicated during pregnancy. Before the trip, be sure to talk to your gynecologist. He will tell you what drugs you may need on the road. Do not rely on your memory - be sure to write down on paper how to take them correctly - dosage, time of administration. Put the instructions in the package with the drugs - you may need it. The first aid kit must necessarily contain the following drugs:

• Iodine 5%, or a solution of brilliant green - 1%.
• "Rennie" is a drug for heartburn, which is very often a true companion of pregnant women, regardless of their gestational age.
• "No-shpa" tablets. This drug is a wonderful antispasmodic.
• "Essentiale Forte" or "Mezim", which are designed to facilitate the work of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Manganose powder - make sure that it is hermetically sealed. Remember that even dry manganese crystals can burn the mucous membranes.
• Alcoholic tincture of valerian.
• "Smecta" or tablets of activated carbon. If your financial possibilities allow, we advise you to purchase Enteros-gel. All these drugs have a remarkable absorbent effect - unfortunately, no one is immune to food poisoning on the road.
• Be sure to put dressing material - bandages, adhesive plaster. It is impossible to predict when they will be needed.
• Put in the first aid kit is a remedy for the common cold, which you usually prefer to use.
• In the event that you encounter periodically arising tearing, redness and itching of the eyes, do not forget to take drops with your eyes.
• Be sure to put in the medicine chest that antipyretic agent, which you usually used to use when the temperature rises.

Flight on an airplane during pregnancy

Next, we will talk about such a topic as pregnancy.and an airplane. When choosing an airplane, remember that pregnancy and flights have a number of specific features. Be sure to read about them carefully and take this into account, so that you do not have to be surprised later. Firstly, the duration of your pregnancy: as a rule, most airlines do not allow women in late pregnancy on board an airplane - some after 34 weeks of pregnancy, and some after 36 - be sure to find out about this from the airline whose services you are going to use. A flight beyond this period may simply be impossible. In addition, be sure to take into account the following nuance - most airlines allow flights only for those pregnant women who have a certificate from their doctor. The certificate must indicate the duration of pregnancy and the fact that the doctor allows the woman to fly and is confident that this pregnancy and flight on the plane are safe. And without this certificate, the woman simply will not be sold a ticket. It is also worth considering another feature of flights during early pregnancy. Of course, during the first few months of pregnancy, absolutely no one can notice that you are pregnant and demand a doctor's certificate from you stating that he has allowed you to fly on an airplane. However, remember that if the pregnancy, even at an early stage, is accompanied by any complications, the flight can provoke a spontaneous abortion. Therefore, before the flight, be sure to visit your gynecologist and find out what he thinks about this. And if the doctor, for some reason, believes that flying at this stage can have a negative impact on both the mother's body and the development of the fetus, it would be very reasonable for the pregnant woman to decide to change the mode of transport or even refuse this trip. After all, responsibility for the flight on an airplane lies entirely with the expectant mother. But all the formalities have been observed, and the woman is ready for the flight. Experienced mothers advise following some simple rules that will make the flight as easy as possible and minimize possible complications:

• Avoid stressful situations

In case you are subject to temperature changesmood and stress, try to minimize all irritating factors. For example, you need to pack your things in advance, not put them off until the last minute. The same applies to going to the airport - leave home early so as not to get nervous in traffic jams, wondering if you will make it to check-in.

• Headache

In case you are faced withIf you have a recurring headache, take care in advance to prevent it from happening to you on the road. The best way to prevent headaches is to drink as much liquid as possible, preferably plain clean water. Drink liquid in small portions, but often enough.

• More go and sit properly

Try to sit near the aisle.During the flight, try not to sit still all the time, but walk up and down the aisle every half hour. Such a precaution will help you avoid swelling of the legs, which is not uncommon during flights. It is also very important to sit correctly. The favorite pose of everyone, in which the legs are crossed and the popliteal fossa rests on the edge of the seat, is completely unacceptable for a pregnant woman. Even one hour spent in such a pose is enough to provoke the development of thrombosis of the veins of the legs.

Pregnancy and vacation

In the event that a pregnant woman decidesgo on vacation, she must take into account all the features of her condition. Of course, vacation in the early stages of pregnancy is more preferable than a month before childbirth. However, of course, each pregnant woman makes her own conscious choice, taking into account all the nuances and circumstances in her particular case. During pregnancy, it is worth giving preference to European resorts, where the level of service is at a fairly high level. Refuse to travel to those countries where the political situation or weather conditions are unstable - you simply have no right to expose your baby to any dangers. It is also very important to carefully consider the fact in which climate zone you are going to spend your vacation. Gynecologists are extremely negative about a sharp change in climate by a pregnant woman. For example, going to Thailand in winter means putting additional stress on your body that it does not need. The body will spend most of its vacation adjusting to summer weather. And upon returning home, he will have to adapt to winter again - and, thus, such a vacation during pregnancy will not bring anything but additional problems to either the mother or the child. Be sure to make sure that your vacation is as comfortable as possible. Yes, the presence of the Internet and TV in the room cannot but please, but a good bed and a refrigerator in your case are much more important. And if we are talking about the summer, an air conditioner can become almost the most necessary thing for a pregnant woman during the entire vacation. Just remember that in no case is it permissible to sit or lie directly under the air conditioner - otherwise you risk spending your entire vacation in bed, in the company of a TV, medicine and a handkerchief. Another very important issue that expectant mothers must take into account when going on vacation is the issue of organizing meals. Remember that now your food should be healthy, nutritious and varied. However, the variety should be within reasonable limits. The expectant mother should not eat overly exotic dishes, such as carpaccio or sushi, for example. Of course, no one will argue that such food is very tasty and nutritious, but remember that raw fish, as well as raw meat, often contain helminths - parasitic worms. The organization of leisure should not escape your attention either. If the expectant mother is on vacation as part of a tour group, she should find out about all the upcoming excursions in advance. Sometimes it is much wiser to refuse some of them than, exhausted by the last of her strength, try to catch up with the guide. The expectant mother's vacation should be structured in such a way that she can rest whenever she wants. And remember the most important thing - any vacation, wherever and however it takes place, should bring the expectant mother as many positive emotions as possible. Smile, laugh, swim, bask in the sun's rays - after all, you will be able to go on your next vacation not alone, but with your little miracle! We recommend reading:

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