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My daughter is 31 weeks pregnant. is it safe for her to travel with a companion approx 5-6 hours in a car with plenty of breaks and stretching?
10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes: As long as there are no other complications with the pregnancy, car travel with frequent breaks is safe. It is important to stretch your legs during the trip, even if by plane, to prevent blood clots. Pregnant women are more prone to them because of the hormones and increased blood volume.
Answered 6/22/2017
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Yes: You can fly until 35 weeks so not a big deal.
Answered 1/4/2013
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Travel: There is no contraindication to travel. As you mentioned plenty of breaks, hydration and stretching are essential. The concern is prolonged sitting and pregnancy can put her at risk for deep vein thrombosis which could be life threatening.
Answered 1/4/2013
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Yes...: This should not be a problem. I would always recommend mapping out the nearest hospitals in case you run into any issues.
Answered 12/31/2016
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