[Submitted Question]

I have done a lot of traveling but never while pregnant. I was wondering about what the essentials for taking along on a trip while pregnant are.

[WombToBloom]

You haven’t indicated where you plan to travel and at what point during your pregnancy. These things could affect the “essentials.” In general, make sure that you bring your prenatal vitamins, any prescriptions you may need as well as pregnancy-approved OTC meds like Tylenol and Tums. Little snacks and water will be a good idea on the plane or while being tourist-y. Keep your energy up and stay hydrated.

Comfy clothes and comfy shoes (ones that will allow a little swelling) are key to a good prenatal trip.

And finally, pack your OB’s phone numbers and make sure you know exactly where you’d head if there were problems while you’re on the road.