Luckily, it's fine to travel when pregnant and you can travel by plane until around week 36 if the pregnancy is normal. Try to always wear support stockings on long trips, arrange for insurance and vaccination and bring a first aid kit.
foods to avoid during pregnancy.
• Avoid fruit and salad that may have been rinsed in tap water. This only applies to certain countries. Peelable fruit is a good option.
• Some common objects that collect a lot of bacteria include money, handrails, door handles, computer keys and buttons, for instance in lifts. In toilets, the flush handle or button is the biggest source of bacteria.
• Change your travel plans if you discover that your chosen destination carries a high risk of danger or contagion.
Things pregnancy women should have in their first aid kit
It is always advisable to bring a carefully stocked first aid kit when travelling, especially for pregnant women. Here are some things to put in it.
• Nasal spray.
• Saline eye drops if you tend to get dry mucous membranes.
• Mosquito repellent approved for use during pregnancy. Read the package or ask for information at your pharmacy.
• Sun cream to protect you from strong sunshine. There is a higher tendency to get pigment spots during pregnancy.
• Medicine for diarrhoea or constipation approved for pregnant women.
• Painkillers approved for pregnant women.
• Medicine for heartburn.
• Plenty of liquid if you are travelling to a hot country.
• Antifungal medicine for vaginal yeast infection. Pregnant women are more prone to yeast infection, especially in a hot climate.
• Breast pads to put in your bra if your breasts are leaking in the late stages of pregnancy.
Also read about Travelling with small children