As we have talked about the means of transport when we decide travel in pregnancy, we will also have to take into account some details about destiny chosen one.
Wherever we go, the food precautions that we followed at home should be maintained in addition to those normally done to travelers, with special care. It is important to drink bottled water with guarantees if we have any doubt about the effect that tap water can have on us, in some destinations this precaution is essential and we should even apply it to the water of washing food or of brushing our teeth.
The food must be well cooked and we must opt for restaurants that can guarantee excellent hygiene. Foods based on uncooked milk or undercooked meats should be avoided. Of course, we must refuse bottled drinks that are not open in our presence.
The use of sunscreens and insect repellents may be necessary, but it is always convenient to consult the pharmacist to choose a suitable product.
If we travel to any destination you need vaccination all precautions must be taken, always taking into account that some vaccines may not be suitable, especially those that are based on live or attenuated viruses.
If we are going to travel during pregnancy and we can foresee it, it would be better to have consulted the doctor beforehand to be vaccinated before pregnancy. If it is essential, the doctor will assess whether we can be vaccinated for hepatitis, meningitis or pneumococcus, which carry inactive viruses or toxoids, and even study whether it is convenient to vaccinate yellow fever, than if it is a live virus vaccine. But these cases will always be very special and, honestly, better not to take risks and choose a destination that does not require these precautions.
It is also important to ensure that our destination has an adequate sanitary infrastructure, that we will have the possibility of being treated in case of emergency without problems and that we carry insurance that covers the problems that may arise in pregnancy, including premature birth and care to the baby.
With these basic precautions we can consider traveling pregnant considering the chosen destination.
