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Travelling by cruise ship when pregnant can be one of the most romantic, luxurious and relaxing vacations or honeymoons. But, as you are pregnant and your safety is very important ... here are some extra things you need to think about before you book.

How to Make Plans For Your Cruise

• Talk to your doctor and check that it's safe for you to be traveling while pregnant!


• Find out which sea-sickness medications and remedies are best to use during pregnancy as sea-sickness can be a problem for any cruise passenger.


• Take sea-bands and Preggie Pop Drops with you to fight the queasiness! You probably won't be able to buy them on board.

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Ask for a cabin in the middle of the ship, close to the water line.

Think about choosing a large cruise ship, as larger cruise ships (ones with more than 1,000 passengers) are the most stable, especially in rough weather.

Check what your health insurance policy will cover during and after the cruise.

Consider buying additional travel medical insurance as well. Most cruise lines offer insurance packages that include medical coverage.

Make sure to stock up on any medications you need while you are travelling by cruise ship when pregnant.

Most cruise ships have a shipboard pharmacy; however, they may not have the medication you need.

If you haven't organised your travel insurance yet, I found the deals on pregnancy travel insurance at Essential Travel very attractive, their website is easy to use and their service is second to none. The best news is that they do not class pregnancy s a pre existing medical condition and thye don't charge you any more to buy pregnancy travel insurance.

NOTE: Some cruise lines will refuse to dispense medications to pregnant women

Be Prepared

Avoid tiresome border complications when travelling by cruise ship when pregnant by taking along a note from your doctor describing your prescription.

If you have special or exceptional medical needs, contact the cruise line before you book to learn whether it will be safe for you to travel.

Cruise lines can't handle preterm deliveries and most have restrictions for pregnant passengers, particularly for women in their third trimester (last 3 months of pregnancy).

Don't even think about not mentioning that you're pregnant when you book! You risk being turned away when you reach your port of departure.

Make the cruise line aware of your pregnancy, right from your first booking enquiry.

Major cruise lines, will expect you to produce a statement from your doctor about your fitness to travel, including:

• due date and / or term of pregnancy when you plan to travel


• pre-existing physical or medical conditions,


• any medications you may require while on board.

You'll need all these documents when you're travelling by cruise ship when pregnant, so it's a good idea to keep them with all your other tickets, passports and documentation, where they will be easy-to-find.

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?

Find all the best honeymoon cruises for maternity brides here. Then talk to your doctor about your planned destination before you pay your deposit!

Your checklist when boarding your cruise ship

1. Read the safety notices and make sure you are confident about where the exit routes are.


2. Ask your cabin steward for a stock of extra pillows and blankets.


3. Locate and try on your lifejacket, to see if it fits. If it's too small, tell your cabin steward who will find another one for you.


4. 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?

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Your cabin steward will be pleased to help you in any way and will want to make your trip as enjoyable as possible. Don't hesitate to ask for room service, help with luggage or extra snacks if you want them!

Cruising is a fantastic experience and a wonderful way to travel ... just remember to pack some heartburn medication in case you over-indulge on all that wonderful food!

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