Travelling by cruise ship when pregnant is fun!

Making Plans For Your Cruise

• Talk to your doctor and gain agreement that it is safe for you to be traveling while pregnant!

• Sea-sickness can be a problem for any cruise passenger, so do ask about which sea-sickness medications and remedies are best to use during pregnancy.
  
  Top Visitors Tip :"Ask for a cabin in the middle of the ship, close to the water line and take sea-bands and Preggie Pop Drops with you to fight the queasiness!"
• Generally, larger ships (ones with more than 1,000 passengers) are the most stable, especially in rough weather.
  
  

Large ships also tend to have the best range of health facilities and services.

It could also be cruise line policy not to dispense medications to pregnant women.

Most cruise lines will not accept you for travelling by cruise ship when pregnant, if you will be beyond 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy on your return date of travel.

For most major cruise lines, you should expect to produce evidence from your doctor of your

• due date and / or term of pregnancy when you plan to travel
• pre-existing physical or medical conditions,
• your fitness to travel and
• any medications you may require while on board.

Where will you go on your cruise?

• Is the food and / or water safe in the countries you will be visiting?
• What is the standard of their healthcare services?

Checklist for when you board your cruise ship

1. Ask your cabin steward for a stock of extra pillows and blankets.
   
   
2. Locate and try on your lifejacket, to see if it fits. If it's too small, your cabin steward will find another for you.
   
   
3. Check out your bathroom for any potential problems. Is there enough room?
   Are there any trip hazards?
   Will you feel safest if your new hubby stays in the room while you shower?
   
   
4. Read the safety notices and make sure you are confident about where the exit routes are.

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