And don't underestimate the value of bringing a pregnancy pillow if you rely on one for a good night's sleep. Items such as practical shoes, a support belt, or compression socks can make a big difference, especially if your babymoon will involve a lot of standing or walking. When it comes to packing for a babymoon, think comfort. It can be easier and more relaxing, with less travel time and packing involved. It didn't matter where we were, just that we were spending time together.' Do: Consider a day tripĪ short trip may be just what the doctor ordered. 'I had to take a business trip to a rather unglamorous city late in my pregnancy, so I took my husband along. It was so fun just being with them, watching the scenery, and singing along with the radio.' He's a truck driver and this was our last trip together before having the baby. 'My daughter, husband, and I drove to Houston. We felt like we were blessing the baby with an adventuresome life.' Don't: Assume a babymoon has to be fancyĪ babymoon can be whatever you want it to be! Take the opportunity for a staycation, road trip, or anything else that works for you. The adventuring together as a couple, the 'last fling' feel of it, and the physical challenge made the trip amazing. 'We went hiking on the Na Pali Coast trail in Hawaii, a three-night, backcountry camping trip through the jungle, arid red cliffsides, mountain goat territory, and a white-sand beach. You can even rent a home in a nearby town and act like a tourist in your own backyard. Locations closer to home can be memorable too. (By the way, these are the best airlines to fly while pregnant.) But keep in mind your comfort level on long and perhaps cramped flights, and consider whether you'll have the energy to do everything you'd like. Tropical beaches, unfamiliar cuisine, centuries-old towns, and historic attractions are alluring. Before planning any trip, make sure to get clearance from your doctor, and check with the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC's) travel advice for pregnant women Opens a new window.ĭestinations overseas can be exciting. Ideas for where to go on your babymoon and what to do are limited only by your imagination – and what your healthcare provider cautions against.

It can be a time to bond, relax, have an adventure, tick off an item on your bucket list, or just be free to be on your own luxurious schedule. If this is a subsequent pregnancy, a babymoon offers your family a moment to cherish how far you've come together. If you're welcoming your first baby with a partner, a babymoon allows you to share some romantic one-on-one time together – something you'll crave when you have a demanding new family member.

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