Mom-to-be? You don't have to spend this holiday season at home. Just make sure you know what the dangers are before you travel by air.
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Don't travel during very early or advanced pregnancy the risks of miscarriage, premature labour and complications are higher; certain conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and anaemia can make flying during pregnancy an absolute no-no check with your doctor; don't travel to a country where the quality of health care and maternity services aren't up to scratch; know your blood type and those of any travelling companions, who may be a source of safe blood in an emergency; try to avoid travellin
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g to a malaria area; and, if you can, wait until after the child is born before travelling.
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