Women’s Health
Things women need to consider when travelling include:
- Availability of sanitary products
- Oral contraception - affected by some medications and illness
- Infections such as thrush
- Cultural attitudes and expectations of women
Travel is not likely to be a problem for the healthy pregnant traveller, however, there are a few risks that need to be considered.
- WHO recommends avoiding malarious areas if possible
- Avoid air travel after 35 weeks, and prepare for delivery from 20 weeks
- The risk of thrombosis on the aircraft can be reduced with regular calf exercises
- Avoid live viral vaccines unless the advantages for immunisation significantly outweigh the risks and discuss the use of other vaccines with your doctor
- The use of medications should be discussed with your doctor.
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Call 1300 369 359 |
to make an appointment at a clinic (click here to find one near you) OR |
Call 1900 969 359* |
for our travel health information hotline. |
*Calls charged at 99 cents per minute incl. GST - higher rates from mobiles & public phones. Telads |
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