With the pandemic having taken the past two years, I really wanted to go somewhere before I had a baby attached to me at all times. A babymoon can be a fun idea to help you get away and unwind for a little bit before heading for a life altering change. Grab a friend, and a deal if you can find one, and head out on an adventure. Of course, nothing is ever easy when you’re pregnant so here are a few things to think about if you’re going to be traveling.

Travel tips while pregnant

There are many ways to travel safely, but a few things to consider are:

1. Where are you going? Some places might be easier to get to or be in depending on how you’re feeling. Doing a major walking trip like a European city might be fine for some moms-to-be or horror for others. I was still feeling a little fatigued so I wanted something easy like a beach.

2. Covid is still around. Another thing to consider are flights and masks. You don’t want to catch Covid pregnant after all. If you haven’t gotten your vaccines, you can always grab a dose before your trip. It’s also a good idea to check with your healthcare provider to make sure you can safely go to your destination. I opted for Mexico after deal searching, for example, and was advised to avoid jungle zones that may have Zika risks.

3. What will you eat? Nutrition is important at all stages of pregnancy, even if you’re just leaving for a few days or a week. You want to be somewhere where you can get all the nutrients you’ll need to stay healthy. It’s a good idea to pack some healthy snacks too in case you ever get caught away from a good meal like on a flight delay or maybe on a long tour.

4. Think about sleep. I’ve been using a body pillow to sleep so before my trip, I arranged with the hotel to have some extra pillows so I could support my lower back the way I was used to.

5. Think about what activities you can do. My friend who I travelled with was able to do more activities than I was allowed to do. Make sure you talk about activities if you’re going with someone so they don’t feel left alone if you can’t safely do something and you don’t feel abandoned if they go have a good time. Luckily, my friend and I travelled really well together so I’d hang at the beach while she went on tours that weren’t pregnancy friendly. Win win all around.

6. Think about the time of year you’re travelling. In hindsight, Mexico in July was very hot for someone already having trouble with temperature regulation lol.

7. Pack all your vitamins. You still need to stay on top of your health regime even if you’re on vacation.

8. Understand you may be around temptation like alcohol. Heading to an all inclusive is hard when everyone around you is knocking back yummy looking margaritas. If you think that you’ll be tempted to stray, perhaps consider an option with less opportunity to slip.

9. Don’t push yourself too hard. There were some trips I wanted to do that were more strenuous than relaxing at the beach. Just go at your own pace and listen to your body. If you’re feeling unwell, stop and take a breather. Your pregnancy is more important than seeing a cool site or two.

10. Have a good time! This is your chance to unwind. Find your groove and enjoy yourself. I LOVED being weightless in the water and would highly recommend any babymoon that involves floating.

You can still do lots of things pregnant

You have to be more careful when travelling pregnant, for sure. But remember, just because you’re carrying another person doesn’t mean you have to stop doing all the things you love. Make adjustments where appropriate to keep yourself and your baby safe. If a plane isn’t an option, for example, maybe you can do to a nearby city or town for the weekend with some friends. A local beach or nearby pool can also be a fun day out. Your health and safety should be priority number 1, but there are lots of options to give you a last hurrah while being baby friendly.