What are some things you can’t do when you’re pregnant? Most things can actually continue to be done, including traveling, flying, and driving yourself, although there are some things to keep in mind when traveling. Know if you can travel? Before traveling, especially on a long trip, it’s a good idea to consult your own obstetrician and have him or her evaluate you for risk of miscarriage, risk of preterm labor, and risk of giving birth on the road. If there is a medical-surgical complication of pregnancy, the risk of an acute episode of the complication should also be assessed. You can travel safely if the risk is low, but be a little more peaceful if the risk is high. Pre-travel Preparation “Caution is the best way to be careful,” and even if your doctor gives you the go-ahead to travel, it’s always best to be prepared for some unexpected occurrences. Before you leave, learn about the relevant hospitals along the way and at your destination, hospital addresses and contact information, so that you can go directly to the doctor in case of an accident. If there is a familiar obstetrician, obtaining the appropriate contact information is equivalent to getting another layer of insurance. As a reminder, don’t ask for the doctor’s phone number if you’re not close friends with him or her. Self-driving precautions You can still drive after pregnancy, including traveling by car. In addition to strictly observing traffic rules, you need to pay special attention to seat belts and airbags. 1, seat belt: buckle up the seat belt, belt should be placed below the “belly”, across the hips and pelvis; shoulder belt diagonal across the chest, between the two breasts, the top should be placed in the middle of the clavicle, not close to the neck. 2, airbags: once a car accident, airbags can save lives, but after pregnancy precautions and non-pregnancy are still a little different. Keep the distance between your chest and the steering wheel about 10 inches (25 centimeters), and if the airbags in your car have an “on/off” switch, adjust it to “on”. If the steering wheel is adjustable, it is best to steer it so that it is pointed at your chest, not at your “belly” or head. In the event of an accident while driving or riding in a car, especially after a blow to the abdomen, you need to pay attention to the following: whether there is bleeding from the vagina and a large amount of colorless fluid (premature rupture of membranes), and the movement of the fetus. If necessary, you should go to the emergency room of the hospital, and you need to do the appropriate tests, especially ultrasound, in order to exclude the premature rupture of the placenta and to confirm the heartbeat of the fetus. Air travel Precautions You can still fly after pregnancy, including long-distance international travel. Before flying, it is best to contact the airline to confirm the maximum week of pregnancy for which a pregnant woman can fly. Most airlines do not allow flights after 36 weeks of pregnancy (some international routes require an earlier week of pregnancy), and most airlines will require a doctor’s certificate of eligibility for air travel. Please pay attention to the following matters when flying: 1. If possible, try to choose a seat near the aisle, so that you can get up and move around easily during a long-distance flight. 2. 2. During long distance flights, it is generally recommended to maintain adequate water intake and to get up and walk back and forth every 2-3 hours, with the aim of preventing the formation of venous thrombosis in the lower extremities and acute pulmonary embolism caused by secondary embolus dislodgement. Avoid eating gas-producing foods and drinking carbonated beverages. 4, to fasten the entire seat belt, put the seat belt under the “big belly”.