There is no vaccine to prevent Zika virus infection and there is no treatment. You can reduce your chance of becoming infected if you cannot avoid areas where Zika virus is spreading by:.
Also, use a condom every time you have sex if your male partner lives in or travels to areas where Zika virus is spreading. Malaria is another serious disease carried by mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, chills, headache, and nausea and vomiting. 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.
Even if you are in good health before going on a trip, you never know when an emergency will come up. If you are traveling in the United States, locate the nearest hospital or medical clinic in the place you are visiting. You also may want to check whether they accept your health insurance. You must be a member to view the directory of doctors, but membership is free.
See www. After you arrive at your destination, you also can register with an American embassy or consulate. This may help if you need to leave the country because of an emergency.
Complications: Diseases or conditions that happen as a result of another disease or condition. An example is pneumonia that occurs as a result of the flu. A complication also can occur as a result of a condition, such as pregnancy. An example of a pregnancy complication is preterm labor. Diabetes Mellitus: A condition in which the levels of sugar in the blood are too high. Fetus: The stage of human development beyond 8 completed weeks after fertilization. Hepatitis A: An infection caused by a virus that can be spread by contaminated food or water.
Listeriosis: A type of illness you can get from bacteria found in unpasteurized milk, hot dogs, luncheon meats, and smoked seafood.
Malaria: A disease caused by a parasite that is spread through mosquito bites. Babies with microcephaly may have seizures, developmental delays, mental disability, vision and hearing problems, and problems with balance and movement.
Preeclampsia: A disorder that can occur during pregnancy or after childbirth in which there is high blood pressure and other signs of organ injury. These signs include an abnormal amount of protein in the urine, a low number of platelets, abnormal kidney or liver function, pain over the upper abdomen, fluid in the lungs, or a severe headache or changes in vision. Also called premature rupture of membranes. Radiation: A type of energy that is transmitted in the form of rays, waves, or particles.
Trimesters: The 3-month periods of time in pregnancy. They are referred to as first, second, or third. Zika: A disease caused by the Zika virus, which is spread through mosquito bites. Copyright by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. All rights reserved. Read copyright and permissions information. This information is designed as an educational aid for the public. It offers current information and opinions related to women's health. It is not intended as a statement of the standard of care.
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Committee Opinion No. Travel during pregnancy. March of Dimes. Morof, D. Covid Pregnant and Recently Pregnant People. International Travel During Covid Terry Ward is a freelance travel, health, and parenting writer who has covered everything from flying with toddlers to why you should travel with your kids even when they're too young to remember it.
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It's best to avoid long car journeys if you're pregnant. However, if it can't be avoided, make sure you stop regularly and get out of the car to stretch and move around. You can also do some exercises in the car when you're not driving , such as flexing and rotating your feet and wiggling your toes. This will keep the blood flowing through your legs and reduce any stiffness and discomfort. Wearing compression stockings while on long car journeys more than 4 hours can also increase the blood flow in your legs and help prevent blood clots.
Fatigue and dizziness are common during pregnancy so it's important on car journeys to drink regularly and eat natural, energy-giving foods, such as fruit and nuts. Keep the air circulating in the car and wear your seatbelt with the cross strap between your breasts and the lap strap across your pelvis under your bump, not across your bump.
Road accidents are among the most common causes of injury in pregnant women. If you have to make a long trip, don't travel on your own. You could also share the driving with your companion.
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