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Travelling during pregnancy

There’s no reason why you can’t travel during an uncomplicated pregnancy, but it’s important to take some extra precautions.

Wherever you are going, make sure you are aware of how to access medical services should you need them. Make sure you have reviewed your travel insurance and they are aware of your pregnancy.

In some areas tap water is not safe to drink, so stick to bottled water if you’re unsure. Take care to avoid food and water borne illnesses that can cause diarrhoea and vomiting.

Read more guidance here about making up formula feeds when using bottled water.

Read more about foods to avoid during pregnancy.

Here’s what you need to know about driving, flying and travel vaccinations during pregnancy.

Useful links

Health for Under 5’s – Travel and holidays

NHS – Travelling in pregnancy

NCT – Driving while pregnant

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Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs a confidential secure text messaging service for parents of children aged 0-19 years called Chat Health. The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, excluding bank holidays. All texts will be responded to by a public health nurse (health visitor/school nurse) within 24 hours. Outside of the service working hours, you’ll receive a message back to inform you that your text will be responded to once the line reopens.

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Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs the Healthy Together Helpline for parents and carers in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Helpline’s qualified health and administrative professionals offer easy to access, safe and free advice, support and signposting. Calls are answered from 9am – 4.30pm on weekdays, excluding bank holidays. Calls are charged at the same rate as calling a standard landline number.

Should you require urgent health advice in the meantime, please contact your GP, visit an NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. For emergencies, dial 999 or visit A&E.

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Page last reviewed: 20-05-2025

Next review due: 20-05-2028