Visiting countries during pregnancy
Say a woman is 3-4 months pregnant. How safe and reliable is to visit countries such as Nepal or Cuba?
I did some research on vaccines to be injected (Asociación de Médicos de Sanidad Exterior - Viajeras embarazadas (in Spanish)) and apparently:
- Some of them are not recommended to be injected in expecting women: flu, for example.
- For many others it is stated that the risk should be ballanced with the need: polio, yellow fever, typhoid fever.
- Finally, others should not represent any problem: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Regarding the altitude (in case of Nepal), I read that until 3,000 - 3,500 m above sea level there should not be problems.
Regarding the heat, apparently it is dangerous if it is extreme.
So, what other aspects should be taken into consideration? How possible is to visit countries like Nepal and Cuba at this state of pregnancy?
I could not find information about pregnancy in the following links from Traveler's health website:
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Can you travel to another country while pregnant?
Pregnant women can generally travel safely with a little preparation. But they should avoid some destinations, including those with Zika and malaria risk. Learn about steps you can take if you're pregnant and planning an international trip, especially to a developing country.Where should you not travel when pregnant?
While you are pregnant, you should not travel to areas where there is risk of malaria, including Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. If travel to these areas cannot be avoided, your ob-gyn or other health care professional may prescribe an antimalarial drug that is safe for pregnant women.In which month we should not travel during pregnancy?
Generally, commercial air travel before week 36 of pregnancy is considered safe if you have a healthy pregnancy. Still, if you're pregnant, check with your health care provider before you fly.Can you travel abroad 7 months pregnant?
After week 28 of pregnancy, the airline may ask for a letter from your doctor or midwife confirming your due date, and that you aren't at risk of complications. Long-distance travel (longer than 4 hours) carries a small risk of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis (DVT)).Traveling During Pregnancy | Kaiser Permanente
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