[Submitted Question]

We have been planning a trip to India but now I just found out that I am pregnant. I would still love to go but am I bit unsure about the health risks involved. Would it be better to cancel this trip?

[WombToBloom]

My first thought is wow, that’s a really long flight – depending on exactly how far along you are, it could be very uncomfortable. But more importantly, talk to your OB about the vaccinations that are required before traveling to India. You will want to make sure that all of those vaccines are available in a form that is not harmful to your baby.

And when you get there, take precautions against mosquitos and malaria – insect repellent and mosquito netting. Finally, drink bottled water only and be very careful about what you eat. You could end up with a bad case of diarrhea which will dehydrate you – not good for baby.