Travel Kit for Pregnant Mums

If travelling becomes a necessity for pregnant moms, their travel kit should ensure

• that existing medical conditions can be managed even if they get more severe than their present stage,
• that illnesses related to travelling are prevented,
• and that minor health problems can be taken care of.

General Travel Health Kit for Pregnant Moms

• Two pairs of disposable gloves.
• Talcum powder.
• Thermometer
• Different sizes of adhesive bandages.
• Adhesive tapes.
• Gauze.
• Packets of Oral rehydration salt.
• Prenatal Vitamins.
• Elastic bandage wrap for sprains and strains
• Cotton swabs
• Antifungal agent for vaginal yeast.
• Antiseptic
• Acetaminophen
• Scissors
• Antifungal and anti-bacterial lotions or creams.
• Gels or creams to guard against insect bites.
• High SPF sunscreen.
• Saline eye drops
• Urine dipsticks and BP cuffs for pregnant women in their third trimester.
• Digital thermometer.
• Blisters prevention with moleskin or molefoam.
• Self-evaluated anti-malarial and anti-diarrhoeal medications.

The traveller’s medical history has a bearing on her health and so does the itinerary, particularly during pregnancy.

The complications that pregnant mums need to guard against can be much the same as any traveller. Fatigue, indigestion, heartburn, vaginal discharge, constipation, cramping of legs, haemorrhoids and increased frequency of urination are some problems pregnant mums have in common with any traveller.

The needs of pregnant travellers change with the symptoms specific to their condition. They are vaginal bleeding, abdominal cramps or pain, passing clots or tissue, ruptured membranes, headaches, visual problems and excessive leg swelling or pains.

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has stated the best time for pregnant women to travel to be between 18 and 24 weeks. This is the time when the pregnant mum feels best and is under least risk of miscarriage or preterm labour. Pregnant women who do not travel in this period should take special care in packing their travel kit. 

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