Whether you’re planning a relaxing “babymoon” or heading off on a quick business trip, travelling when pregnant presents a unique set of challenges. Here are a few essential items to help you have a safe and relaxing trip.

1.Healthy snacks

Cravings don’t stop just because you’re thousands of feet up in the air, and those tiny pretzel packets won’t cut it. Spare yourself the misery and keep a stash of your favorites on your person at all times. (High-protein picks keep cravings in check—anything with peanut butter or full-on nuts is a good bet.) It always pays to have extra munchies on hand if you’re travelling, . Take a supply of dried fruit, cereal bars, wholemeal biscuits and any other snacks you fancy. If you’re taking any pregnancy vitamins, remember to pop them in your bag too.

2. Water

Don’t forget to carry a bottle of water with you at all times. It’s essential for keeping hydrated during your journey and throughout your trip. If you’re flying, buy a bottle of water or refill an empty one when you get through security.

3.Wipes and anti-bacterial hand gel

These will keep you feeling fresh and clean if you’re going on a long journey. They’re also handy for all those toilet stops while you’re out and about.

4.Travel insurance documents

If you already have general multi-trip travel insurance, make sure it’s still valid now that you’re pregnant. Otherwise, look for an appropriate single-trip policy.

Write your insurer’s helpline number on several postcards and keep them in different places. Give one to your travelling companion too. Then, if your luggage is lost, you’ll still have a copy in your handbag or pocket.

5.Anti-nausea Treatment

Women who are prone to motion sickness are likelier to suffer from morning sickness, If you’re one of the unlucky set vulnerable to this sickness, then you definitely need to bring your ginger tea or lollipops, prescription anti-nausea meds or motion-sickness bands—whatever works for you on the ground will help in the air.

As you may already know, having a baby normally should take some form of planning, however, there’s no predicting how getting pregnant could happen. Whether your pregnancy was planned or happened unexpectedly, you can still plan for the birth of your precious one even after conceiving.

First, you need to decide what kind of birthing process you want; Vaginal birth or through Cesarean Session. After wards, are you choosing to follow the trend of having your baby abroad?  If yes, not to worry, we have put together a few tips to help you through this journey.

1. Know your cost .When you are far away from home and decide to start a family, you should know your medical bills beforehand. Though medical costs may vary from country to country, it is likely to forget that pregnancy can be costly abroad.

Despite of the availability of hospital, the cost of delivery service and check-ups can cost more in a particular country than others. For instance, Any extra hospitalization costs around $3,000 per day in some countries, such as China and the USA. Also, it can be even more expensive if choosing Hong Kong’s private luxury hospitals without insurance. If your condition requires a C-section delivery, then you will be charged at extra cost

2. The first question you should think about when having a child would be:” What country do we want to have our baby in?” In fact, it is important for couples to decide where they feel comfortable giving birth. In most cases a child born abroad to a U.S. or Canadian citizen parent or parents can obtain U.S. citizenship at birth for their child if certain statutory requirements are met.

3. It is critical that you learn as much about the new country’s medical system with particular emphasis on the maternity care that you will have access to. Your global medical plan provider should provide a list of doctors and hospitals that it recommends to expatriates. Make sure you check the hospital that you will have your baby delivered in as well. Is it clean, competent and well regarded? Your international health insurance provider may be able to provide you with a recommended doctor and hospital that is in their network for direct billing.

4. Many mothers will plan ahead and make a birthing plan. Try to set up a birthing plan so you have fewer surprises come birth day. This can help reduce stress as it always makes sense to plan for the unexpected.

5. Yes, it may seem obvious, but it critical that you maintain your health and get regular check-ups from a reputable doctor in your new country. From taking your prenatal vitamins to eating enough of the right foods, your health and the health of your baby are what’s most important. If you are going to expatriate to a region where there is Zika virus or other infectious diseases, it is even more important that you lower your risk of contracting a disease that will harm you and your unborn child.

6. Research the Visa requirements if need be. Find out what the visa needs of the country you’re visiting are, find out the travel needs and what would be required of you in terms of immigration.