Is it safe to travel during my pregnancy?

Is it safe to travel during my pregnancy?

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You absolutely can and should travel in pregnancy. I encourage you, especially if this is your first pregnancy; you and your husband should go out there and see the world. Not that you won't see the world after you have a child, but it might change. Your trips may change. You may be going to all-you-can-eats instead of exclusive topless resorts. So, I would recommend to you to travel. I typically recommend in a singleton, or one baby pregnancy, that you stop six weeks before your due date. With twins, I push it all the way out to 10 weeks; at about 30 weeks, you should stop travelling. Obviously, check with your health care provider before you go anywhere, because there are recommendations on how to travel more safely when you're pregnant.