Traveling is quite safe before week 36 of pregnancy, as long as you don’t have a high-risk pregnancy or a health complication that requires special care. 

So, if you’re planning to travel by plane while expecting, try to make it during the second trimester when the risks of emergencies are the lowest, taking into consideration the following precautions:

- Get travel assurance and protect yourself and your baby before you go.

- Book an aisle seat for an easier access to the restroom.

- Check the airline’s guidelines about traveling during pregnancy.

- Stretch your legs and ankles while seated and walk the aisle every now and then, to promote healthy blood circulation.

- Don’t wear tight clothes that can restrict your movements and force you to strain your muscles.

- Buckle up the lap belt under your pregnant belly during the flight.

- Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and blood clots.

- Don’t consume any gas-producing food or beverage.

- Educate yourself about health centers/ hospitals at your destination, just in case.

- Always communicate your travel plans with your practitioner and ask for his approval.