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Frequently Asked Questions

1) What shots do I need if I am going to ...(country)?

• This varies tremendously depending on what part of the country you are going to, what your activities will be, where you will be eating, what your lodging will be like and what stage of pregnancy you are in.  For a correct answer, we recommend you contact us for a personal consultation.

2) Can I take ... (medicine) if I am pregnant?

• General information regarding medicines may be found in the articles on medications, traveler's diarrhea, malaria, parasites and comfort measures.  For information regarding specific medicines, we recommend a personal consultation or that you consult one of the links on our links page.

3) Where can I find an obstetrician in...(country)?

• Several methods of finding a medical provider overseas are listed on our overseas access page.  This is also part of the information we provide when we do a personal consultation.

4) Will the airline let me fly if I am pregnant?

• Answers to this and all airline questions will be found on our air travel page.

5) If I fly in an airplane, will the sun's rays hurt my baby?

• Answers to this and all airline questions will be found on our air travel page.

6) Can I go skiing while I am pregnant?

• You will find this sort of information in our chapter on activities while pregnant.

7) Can I scuba dive when I am pregnant?

• You will find this sort of information in our chapter on activities while pregnant.