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12 Mar 2024

Tips for travelling by car during pregnancy

Pregnancy
Traveling while pregnant

Can you travel in the car when you're pregnant? Yes, let's roll! Here are our tips for safety.

  • Buckle up! The lower strap should be placed as low as possible, below your belly, so it won't compress it.
  • Place a small cushion at the bottom of your back to reduce back pain.
  • Avoid long trips, as you should not stay still.
  • Take breaks every hour to walk.
  • Watch out for jolts that can cause contractions.
  • Drink water regularly and pack snacks if your energy level drops.
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Brittany
29 Dec 2023

How early did you car travel long distance with your newborn? before a month? After a month? Hubby and I are considering driving to our parents house 2 hours away with our one week old newborn. Just more on the nervous side… what are your experiences if any?

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Tameka
I wouldnt simply because covid has spiked up. Make everyone take a test day of arrival. Other than that I don't see why not
29 Dec 2023

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Clara
4 Aug 2023

Has anyone had to travel around 8 weeks and if so how did you do it with the nausea and all I already get car sick as is but with the pregnancy nausea its been worse we are going on an 8-11 hour drive one way then back and any helpful advice is appreciated

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Monique
I would say sleep if you can , my first pregnancy the car sickness was horrible it didn’t matter if we went just 20 minutes away from the house , I still would get sick to my stomach 😫.
4 Aug 2023

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Clara
Thats where im at with it
4 Aug 2023

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Amela
12 Jul 2023

Hi, I'm 13 weeks pregnant and need to travel by plane Does anyone know what to take for plane sickness???

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Jenn
When I flew, I used those anti-nausea acupressure seabands, took dramamine, put drops of tea tree oil in a face mask, and drank ice cold water 🙌
12 Jul 2023

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Raya
The 24 hr Dramamine nausea would probley work for that, though it would knock you out on the plane which may be good depending on if you want to sleep through the flight, I'd just take only one a while before so it has time to kick in and depending on how long the flight is maybe only take a half a one. Maybe also ask your OB if they can give you anything to help with the plane sickness and keep your nausea down.
12 Jul 2023

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Val
3 Jul 2023

What’s the latest you ladies have traveled by car? Being I’m almost 30 weeks I’m just wondering

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Sadie
I wouldn’t travel
3 Jul 2023

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Merab
19 May 2023

Is it ok to travel long distances like 5 to 6 hours drive while 5 months pregnant?

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Britney
As long as you're comfortable with it, go for it.❤️
19 May 2023

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Chelsie
Yes. Just watch for swelling and take breaks to get out of the car and walk around for a bit.
19 May 2023

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Jules ♥️
28 Aug 2022

I'll be moving to Nebraska from Florida and I want to know if anyone has traveled with a preemie baby before in a car. And if so what did you do to make the travel easier for them?!? #travelingmomma #preemiebaby #stressingout

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Becca
I'm following because I've got a 7 week old who doesn't do well for just a 30 minute carseat ride, and will be taking a trip next weekend that's around 4.5-5 hours one way.
28 Aug 2022

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Jules ♥️
Aweee poor thing!! Well I pray we can find some answers on how to make things easier for our little ones ♥️♥️♥️ congratulations btw on your little one ♥️♥️♥️
28 Aug 2022

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Leslie
22 Nov 2021

Hey guys I’m thinking of doing a 11 hour travel in car, I’ll be around 10 weeks by then. Is it safe ?

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Emily
Totally fine! I’m going on my honeymoon road trip coming up and I’ll just stop and stretch and pee a lot! Lol
22 Nov 2021

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cashh
You will be fine girl! I went on a airplane around that time & No issues.
22 Nov 2021

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