Have you heard of a Babymoon?

You are counting down the weeks until the big day and both of you are nervous about the whole thing– after all, once you held that positive pregnancy test you knew your lives were going to change forever. You may wonder if your relationship will be the same or if you will be able to handle all the new responsibilities. You may even feel like you need time to escape and get your mind cleared.

A 'Babymoon' is a newly coined term for a period of time where both parents take off to relax and spend quality time together before the baby is born. It is one of the biggest travel trends on the charts right now and can provide a solid foundation for the changes that are about to happen in both of your lives. Planned to allow you to catch up on your rest, relax in your favorite environment, give you time to reconnect and renew the romance, a Babymoon can be anywhere from a tropical beach to a romantic stay-cation at home.

When to plan for your Babymoon?

Knowing when to go is very important while thinking about your Babymoon. Be sure to discuss your travel plans with your doctor before you start planning, to ensure that the travel timing is right for your pregnancy. Typically the best time to travel would be in your second trimester (18-24 weeks).

Some things to consider:

Before you decide on a week in a remote tree house lodge in Bandipur forest or a fun beach vacation in Capri, there are some things that need to be considered.

  • Before you book your Babymoon, talk to your preferred airline to find out what their travel policies for expectant mothers are.
  • How close is the nearest hospital in case you go into labor unexpectedly? It probably will not happen, but if it does you should be close enough to a hospital, so that you can get medical care right away.
  • How much walking will you have to do? Walking for far too long is no fun when your ligaments are loose and your baby's head is bumping against your cervix with every step.
  • What can you afford? You will have a lot of bills coming up – having a child is not an inexpensive affair - going too far into debt for a Babymoon is not a great idea.
  • How do you relax the best? Do you want a spa with prenatal massage or just a quiet hotel room with cable TV? Or perhaps a lazy vacation by the beach?

Remember, this should not be the sightseeing adventure of a lifetime, rather a chance to cocoon and relax with your partner before your baby comes.

I already have a newborn baby, but I want a Babymoon too!

Just because you already are a mother to a bouncing new bundle of joy, does not mean that it is too late for a Babymoon. Many new parents choose to have their Babymoon after the delivery – it is the perfect chance for the parents and the newborn to be alone together and focus on becoming a family. There is a lot of wisdom in this– you will not be worrying about meals, laundry or visitors and you can spend your time getting to know the newest member of your family.

A few handy tips to keep in mind for your Babymoon:

  • take copies of medical records in your personal bag
  • know your bloodtype
  • get a list of hospitals from the tourist board and keep a list of emergency contacts
  • when you take a flight, reserve an aisle seat so that you can easily access the bathroom and move about the cabin (or reserve a business class seat with flat bed)
  • wear a high factor sunscreen and stick to bottled water
  • wear flat comfortable shoes, leave the fancy stilettos for another time
  • avoid diving, skiing and altitudes higher than 8,500 ft. (about 2,500 meters)
  • avoid mosquitoes, expectant mothers are more susceptible to, and often helpless against, the various diseases they may be carrying
  • avoid countries with health concerns – you won’t be able to take malaria medication or have all vaccinations, always talk to your doctor first before booking your trip.

We hope you enjoy blissful moments with your partner before the new addition to your family, and after. For more information, please consult with your Ob/Gyn at Sagar Chandramma Hospitals.

(Article sourced from: http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/807120/pregnancy-travel-planning-a-babymoon &  https://www.baby-moon.eu/questions-answers-about-going-on-a-babymoon/)

 

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