10 Things You Need to Bring on Vacation when you’re Pregnant

Planning a babymoon or traveling for work while pregnant? As we all know, packing for a trip can be a lot of work, even if you love all of the travel prep work. When you are pregnant, there is a whole slew of other items you need to make sure you have with you at all times. Here are the 10 things you need to bring with you on vacation when you’re pregnant:

1. Medications

You should always bring any medications your doctor has prescribed for you, including the basics like pain relievers. When you are pregnant, you need to also make sure you have your anti-nausea treatments, reflux medicine and any other prescriptions that your OB or midwife have prescribed, as well as your prenatal vitamin.

2. Comfortable Shoes

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Comfortable shoes means shoes that have support built into them. A good pair of flats is ideal, but also bring a pair of sandals in the event that your feet swell. And make sure you bring more than one pair, just in case. 

3. Compression Socks

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If you are traveling by plane, compression socks can be a lifesaver while pregnant. Up in the air the circulation is poor in the lower part of your legs but if you wear these socks on board, they will not only help the circulation but also prevent varicose veins and potentially life-threatening clots. Choose a pair that feels snug but not restrictive. Don’t forget to walk around every couple of hours if you’re on a long flight!

4. Pillow, Sleep Mask & Ear Plugs

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I always bring an inflatable neck pillow on the plane but if you’ve been having back pain during your pregnancy you might want to bring an inflatable lumbar support pillow as well. Add a silk sleep mask and some ear plugs to your plane kit to ensure you get in some much-deserved rest and relaxation as you fly. 

5. Pregnancy Support Belt or Tape

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Another way to help with back pain, belly bands or belly tape can provide support, whether you’re racing from gate to gate at the airport or trying to get comfortable in your seat.

6. Letter from the doctor 

Most airlines require a letter from your OBGYN or midwife declaring you fit to travel once you reach 28 weeks. Some will require it even earlier so make sure you check with the airline prior to flying. 

7. Doctor’s Information and Medical cards

This is probably another item that you should always keep with you, but especially when you are pregnant you should keep your doctor’s contact information in your wallet, along with your medical cards.

8. Travel Insurance

Make sure your travel insurance company knows you’re pregnant. Hopefully, you’re traveling early enough in your pregnancy that you aren’t in danger of delivering while on vacation, but that has happened before and it can get very expensive. 

9. Shawl

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I always get cold when I travel, even in summer. But I notice a huge difference when I make sure I have my neck covered. Dress in layers and don’t leave home without a shawl that you can also use as a blanket. It should be neutral and a comfortable fabric. 

10. Snacks & Water Bottle

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With my morning sickness, if I don’t eat a little something every 2 to 3 hours, I start to feel nauseous. So bring a stash of snacks that you can take through security. It’s also so important to stay hydrated while traveling, especially when pregnant, so a refillable water bottle is also a must. If you end up having to ask your flight attendant for water, specify that you want water from a bottle.

Make sure you grab my packing list below for everything else you should bring with you on your vacation.

What else do you bring on vacation when you’re expecting?