[Women's health while travelling in tropical countries]

When considering women's health during travels, it is mainly pregnant women who are concerned. Indeed, because of the physiological changes, they are more vulnerable to infectious and non-infectious diseases related to the trip itself or to specific activities. This article lists the essential risks for pregnant women travelling in tropical countries and provides specific recommendations, so that the general practitioner is better able to advise this vulnerable population. If the trip is suitable and in the absence of any pre-existing complication, travelling during pregnancy is not contraindicated.