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Pregnancy and travel.

M Barry1, F Bia

  • 1Department of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn.

JAMA
|February 3, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Traveling during pregnancy requires special attention to maternal and fetal health, especially to remote destinations. With careful planning and precautions, safe travel is achievable for most pregnant women.

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Area of Science:

  • Travel medicine
  • Obstetrics
  • Maternal-fetal medicine

Background:

  • Increasing numbers of pregnant women travel for business and leisure.
  • Travel during pregnancy presents unique health considerations for both mother and fetus.
  • Data on optimal health maintenance during pregnancy travel is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine clinical considerations for safe travel during pregnancy.
  • To address specific health concerns including immunizations, malaria prevention, and traveler's diarrhea.
  • To assess risks associated with high altitude and strenuous exercise in pregnant individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical examination of available data and guidelines.
  • Review of risks and benefits for common travel-related health issues.
  • Assessment of specific scenarios like remote travel and high-altitude exposure.

Main Results:

  • While data is incomplete, many travel-related questions can be addressed clinically.
  • Immunizations, antimalarials, and traveler's diarrhea treatments require specific pregnancy considerations.
  • High altitude and vigorous exercise pose potential risks that need careful evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • With few exceptions, travel during pregnancy can be relatively safe.
  • Adequate precautions and thorough preparation are essential for maintaining health.
  • Further research is needed to fully address data gaps in pregnancy travel medicine.

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