Early pregnancy and seaside vacations. Pregnancy and the Dead Sea. Contraindications to travel to the sea during pregnancy

You are pregnant, it's summer outside, it's hot, you really want to go to the sea, what should you do? Whether to go or not depends on you and your well-being.
Before traveling, be sure to check with your supervising doctor. With good analyzes, no threat of miscarriage and a normal pregnancy, you can pack your bags.
When choosing a place of rest, it is imperative to take into account the change of time zones and the acclimatization period, which may not affect the state of pregnancy in the best way. Also, make sure there is a hospital near the resting place. The best time to travel is between 2 and 5 months of pregnancy.

Benefits of a seaside vacation for a pregnant woman:

Pregnancy is not a predictable condition, therefore, women who have:

Several summer rules for expectant mothers while relaxing in the water and the sun:

Under the sun, pregnant women should be more vigilant to avoid sunburn, fatigue, fainting, insomnia, and dehydration. Special attention should be paid to the face in order to prevent the risk of education age spots(chloasma), which appear mainly on the forehead and chin.

And a little about bathing:

Do not worry, do not lift heavy bags, do not engage in extreme sports, etc., etc. The listing can be extended for another couple of hours. One solid "not". Well, pregnancy is a difficult period in a woman's life, and you have to come to terms with it. Well, can the expectant mother have a rest? Walk along the sandy beach, listen to the warm, gentle waves rustle? Can a pregnant woman go to the sea? Let's try to figure it out.

What do the doctors say?

In principle, new impressions and good rest for a pregnant woman will not only not harm, but will also be beneficial. The better the mother feels, the better the baby too. Therefore, most doctors support the decision of young parents to go on a journey and change the dust and rumble of a stuffy city for something calmer and more pleasant. But only if the pregnancy is proceeding well, without complications.

It must also be remembered that the first trimester of pregnancy is often accompanied by toxicosis, problems with appetite, insomnia and instability of the emotional background. By the second trimester, the state of the mother's body is gradually leveling off, so it is best to plan a trip for this period. The third trimester, like the first, is not very suitable for travel: the risk of premature birth is too high.

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By train, plane or car?

The best thing, of course, is to go to the sea by train. If only you don't have to go too far. And the conditions are comfortable, and if necessary, you can use medical assistance while stopping at a major railway station.

Is it possible for a pregnant woman to go to the sea by car? It is possible, but not recommended by most doctors. The road is unlikely to be easy, perhaps exacerbation of toxicosis, bleeding or even the threat of miscarriage (roads in the CIS countries are far from always in perfect condition). And from a long motionless sitting in the car, the expectant mother's legs may swell.

Doctors also do not recommend flying, especially if this is the first flight. Unless it takes too long to travel by train. If the pregnancy is more than 36 weeks, airport employees have the right to ask the mother for a written permission to fly, signed by her doctor.

• If you are going to the sea by car, try to move at a low speed. It is recommended to make short stops every 2 - 3 hours so that the expectant mother can just walk for 10 - 15 minutes.
• The safety belt must be fastened below the abdomen so that it does not put pressure on the baby.
• No rest for "savages"! Try to rent at least a room in a private house. During pregnancy, women are advised not to sleep on bare ground in a sleeping bag.
• Monitor the temperature of the water. You can swim only if the water is warm enough, from + 22ºC.
• You cannot sunbathe during pregnancy. This is extra stress for the body. Carry an umbrella with you to the beach.
• Don't experiment with overly exotic dishes. During pregnancy, the female body is weakened, and poisoning will certainly not be your joy.

Who among us has not dreamed of a seaside vacation, especially on long winter evenings? And they saved money, and made plans, and then suddenly bam, and pregnancy. Is it worth giving up because of pregnancy from a trip to the sea, from the long-awaited rest and pleasant impressions, or still take the risk and go? Many expectant mothers are familiar with this situation. What to do? After all, you want, and inject, and fearful ... It is definitely difficult to answer this question, much depends on the condition of the pregnant woman and the permission of the attending physician.

Which of the pregnant women is not allowed to go to the sea?

It is important to remember about contraindications, in the presence of which it is not only undesirable for pregnant women to go to rest on the sea or somewhere else, but it is generally prohibited. So, who is not allowed at sea:

• placenta previa and low placenta (when the placenta is located very close to the internal pharynx) - in these cases, expectant mothers are generally better off being close to the hospital and their doctor;
• gestosis (late toxicosis, which is accompanied by edema, increased pressure, the appearance of protein in the urine) - this situation involves travel only to the department of pregnancy pathology;
• habitual miscarriage - flights, travel, climate change and other factors can (and quite likely) provoke an abortion;
• the threat of termination of pregnancy - I think that any sane woman and her doctor will be categorically against travel;
• exacerbation of a chronic disease, allergies - it will not be rest, but the treatment of sores is far from comfortable;
• pregnant women of a high risk group (diabetes mellitus, gynecological and other pathologies) - again, in which case where and who will deal with the woman (do not forget about the husband, he also needs rest, and not care and worries about the expectant mother).

And yet, in the absence of the listed contraindications, good health and mood, rest at the sea for "watermelons" is not only allowed, but also useful. The optimal time for travel is 14 - 27 weeks (up to 14 weeks all organs and systems are formed, and after 27 weeks the risk of premature birth increases).

Going to the sea remember

Yes, of course, the list turned out to be impressive, but do we want to give birth to a healthy child and not suffer ourselves? If it is difficult to comply with all the conditions, it is better to refuse a trip to the sea, but not to risk your own health, and, most importantly, the health of the child.

Benefits of the sea and sunburn for pregnant women

Well, and, finally, we got to the niceties. A trip to the sea has a beneficial effect on any person, especially on a pregnant woman. In addition to the pleasure of splashing in the waves of the sea, eating incredible amounts of fruit, pleasant sensations, walking in the sea air, changing the environment (you can endlessly list), there are many other benefits (from a medical point of view) for pregnant women.

First of all, I would like to say about tanning (well, what about being at the sea and returning pale-faced?). Yes, ultraviolet rays are useful for pregnant women, because under their action, the body produces vitamin D, which is involved in the exchange of trace elements, prevents the development of rickets in a child after birth and osteoporosis in a mother in the future. However, you should also sunbathe wisely.

Everyone remembers that the maximum benefit from the sun's rays is before 10 am and after 5 pm. The rest of the time the sun is very aggressive, and tanning will not be beneficial, but harmful. And, of course, having been burned from the back, it will be impossible to roll over onto your stomach during sleep or rest due to pregnancy. By the way, under the influence of the sun, especially the southern rays, the pigmentation inherent in pregnant women intensifies (that is why huge glasses and a wide-brimmed hat came in handy). The sunscreen, which must be applied 20 minutes before going out and then every 2 hours, must contain at least 30 SPF. Also, excessive enthusiasm for sunbathing provokes varicose veins and uterine bleeding (decreased vascular and muscle tone), and the risk of fainting very uncommonly increases (heat exchange in pregnant women is increased, and overheating in the sun is very, very dangerous).

Swimming in the sea is not only relaxation of all muscles, freeing a woman from a heavy abdomen, but also toning the nervous system, gymnastics, breathing exercises and muscle loads that prepare for childbirth. In addition, sea water has a beneficial effect on varicose vessels, and when bathing, sea salts and microelements are absorbed by the skin, which enhance skin respiration, normalize metabolism, and reduce blood sugar levels. Sea air, charged with negative ions, which improve metabolism, is no less useful.

Anna Sozinova

A trip to the sea has already become an annual tradition for many Russians. But at some point it turns out that the family is expected to be replenished. The expectant mother is at a loss: what to do? Refuse from such a desired and familiar rest, or still go on vacation? Pregnancy and the sea is a question that worries many women preparing to become mothers. On the one hand, it seems that maternity leave spent on the sandy shore is a great opportunity to improve your health and fully relax. On the other hand, there is anxiety - will the sun and salt water harm the unborn baby. Long-awaited trip, hotel booked in advance, but what to do? First of all, you need to understand the following: the state of pregnancy is not painful by definition. And in itself it cannot be a contraindication to such a trip; the most favorable for travel is the second trimester of pregnancy; moderation is the main condition in order not to harm the expectant mother and baby; however, there are a number of circumstances in which you will have to refrain from traveling. Most Russian women successfully travel, visit resorts and swim in the sea, not only without the slightest harm, but also for the benefit of the unborn baby. Observing all safety rules, you can minimize all possible risks. But you shouldn't forget about the risks. And, so all the pros and cons, is it possible for pregnant women at sea.

Before deciding on a trip, the expectant mother should consult a doctor at the antenatal clinic and carefully weigh the pros and cons. If the doctor does not ascertain any abnormalities in the condition of the woman and the fetus, then you can begin to prepare for the trip. First of all, you should study all the resorts and choose the most optimal route. If the expectant mother does not suffer from any chronic diseases and has an excellent condition in general, then she can safely send to the coast for rest. But a gynecologist who observes a pregnancy can forbid a woman from such a trip.

The reasons for this trouble can be:

1. The threat of termination of pregnancy.
2. Placental abruption or previa.
3. Severe toxicosis in the second half of pregnancy (preeclampsia) with increased blood pressure.
4. Exacerbation of chronic diseases.
5. All kinds of allergic reactions.

If all of the above reasons, fortunately, have passed the expectant mother, then the rest at sea is guaranteed to her. But do not forget that the absence of threats to health and pregnancy does not yet give a red light for a trip to the sea. It is very important to take into account the peculiarities of the gestational age.

Is it possible to swim in the sea during pregnancy?

In the case when a pregnant woman is absolutely healthy and a vacation at the sea is even shown to her, another question arises - is it possible to swim? The beneficial elements contained in sea water (iodine, potassium, magnesium, seaweed) have a beneficial effect on the body of the expectant mother, strengthen and tone it. Waves and splashing in the sea serve as a light hydromassage. Despite all these pleasant moments, it is necessary to remember about the health of the unborn child and adhere to some rules:

• Before entering the water, assess its purity and the safety of the bottom.
• Do not swim in too cold water.
• Do not overwork yourself, do not do long swims.
• Swimming in the sea is also sunbathing, which pregnant women need to limit. Therefore, do not stay in the water for too long.

Sea in early pregnancy

Early pregnancy and the sea are a dangerous combination. It is in the first trimester (from the first to the thirteenth week) that the most important changes take place in a woman's body. In particular, the internal organs of the unborn child are formed, clear outlines of the limbs and head appear. In the early stages, miscarriages or fetal pathologies occur most often. Therefore, despite the recommendations of doctors to be outdoors and swim as often as possible, it is advisable to refrain from going to the sea, or at least not to travel too far from home. With early toxicosis, you will have to give up the rest at sea.

Sea in late pregnancy

The most suitable period for a seaside vacation during pregnancy is the second trimester (14 - 25 weeks). At this time, all the internal organs of the future baby are formed, and the woman is used to her new state and feels calm and comfortable. But the third trimester (from 25 to 40 weeks) is an unsuitable period of pregnancy for a vacation at sea. The two biggest problems of this period are the possibility of developing late toxicosis and the danger of premature birth. If you feel good and for some reason you cannot refuse a vacation at sea, then remember that you definitely need to return home before the 38th week, because from this moment premature birth can begin.

Can I sunbathe during pregnancy?

If pregnancy and the sea nevertheless coincided, then you will not be able to avoid the open sun. Considering the fact that due to changes in the hormonal background, tanning on the skin of a woman in position lays down better and faster, the temptation to acquire a chocolate skin color before childbirth increases significantly. Doctors warn that it is very dangerous to be in the open sun at any stage of pregnancy. This is fraught with loss of consciousness, varicose veins, uterine bleeding, and unwanted pigmentation. Therefore, in order not to harm yourself and the unborn child, you need to consider the following points:

• Sunbathe only in the shade: under an umbrella or canopy.
• Do not be on the beach from 11 am to 4 pm.
• Do not lie on hot sand or pebbles (only on a sun lounger).
• Stay on the beach at temperatures no higher than 30 degrees.
• Do not sunbathe with an empty or over-full stomach.

The expectant mother should rest only in comfortable conditions, where there is an opportunity to seek medical help at any time. A sharp change in climate is not recommended for women in position, therefore, the most suitable countries for a Russian woman living in the middle lane are countries with a climate similar to that to which she is accustomed: Croatia, France, Spain or Bulgaria. Turkey, Greece and Cyprus are also quite suitable resorts for expectant mothers, although in summer it is quite hot there. Dominican Republic, Cuba, Thailand, Mexico, Maldives - these are the resorts most preferred by exotic lovers. However, it is here that the expectant mother should think especially well and weigh the possible risks. The danger to the normal course of pregnancy can lie in a long flight, a sharp change in climate and air temperature, as well as in possible contact with local infections. For the sake of fairness, we note that in the resort cities of these countries all measures have long been taken so that specific diseases do not threaten tourists, and even no preventive vaccinations are required to enter these countries. However, the likelihood of infection cannot be completely ruled out, and vaccinations against hepatitis, tetanus, typhoid fever, polio and Japanese encephalitis, although not mandatory, are still recommended by WHO when entering these countries. And this suggests that the risk of infection, although small, is present.

Medical contraindications

There are a number of absolute and relative contraindications to travel while pregnant. Absolute contraindications are pregnancy complications that clearly threaten the fetus or the health of the expectant mother, in the presence of which a woman should be under constant medical supervision, right up to her placement in a hospital.

These include the following:

1. increased uterine tone;
2. the threat of miscarriage or premature birth;
3. placenta previa;
4. high or low blood pressure;
5. grade 2 or 3 anemia;
6. the presence of infectious diseases;
7. early toxicosis or gestosis (late toxicosis) in the last trimester;
8. genital neoplasms;
9. predisposition to allergic diseases;
10. bloody discharge from the genital tract.
11. the presence of chronic diseases

With a normal multiple pregnancy, you can travel from 12 to 28 weeks. A scar on the uterus after a cesarean section in late pregnancy. With a well-to-do scar and no complications, you can travel up to the 30th week. Grade 1 anemia before 12 and after 35 weeks. It is interesting that in the interval from 12 to 35 weeks, in the absence of other pathologies, a vacation at the sea will even be beneficial.

Benefits of staying on a seaside vacation

A vacation by the sea for a pregnant woman is, fortunately, not just continuous risks and limitations. With the right attitude to your health, sea recreation has a beneficial effect on the condition of the expectant mother and baby. Sea water is rich in trace elements, and daily contact with it contributes to the saturation of the skin and the whole body with the necessary substances, which stimulates the metabolism. The air near the sea is much more useful than the city air, since it is more saturated with oxygen and ozone and does not contain harmful impurities. 2-3 weeks spent by the expectant mother on the seaside will benefit health, improve well-being and make pregnancy more comfortable. Swimming in seawater and measured swimming without exertion are excellent physical education for the expectant mother. Natural hydromassage improves the microcirculation of blood and lymph in the skin and subcutaneous tissue, which helps to prevent and eliminate edema, improve the blood supply to internal organs, including the placenta, which ultimately increases the saturation of fetal tissues with oxygen. Air baths and outdoor walks have tangible health benefits. Even without sunbathing in the open sun, a woman will receive a sufficient amount of ultraviolet radiation, which will contribute to the production of vitamin D. Vitamin D is necessary for the proper formation of the fetal skeletal system, therefore, being outdoors on a sunny day is the prevention of rickets in an unborn child.

1. give up excessive activity and stress (do not climb mountains, do not ride a bike, do not swim with scuba diving);
2. inquire in advance about the availability of the nearest medical center and the possibility of calling emergency help during your stay on vacation;
3. adhere to the diet - eat regularly, do not eat unfamiliar foods, be sure to wash fruits and vegetables;
4. do not drink raw water;
5. do not sunbathe in the open sun;
6. swim only in specially designated places, preferably fenced pools with sea water;
7. get medical insurance.