Pregnant women have been told not to worry about taking a 'babymoon'Discuss don't fret over 'babymoon' on our forums, right now! Or, post a comment below.Many mums-to-be are anxious about travelling abroad during their pregnancy but have been advised not to worry by Essential Travel.
According to a recent survey, as many as four out of five pregnant women want to go on an overseas 'babymoon' with their partners prior to the birth, but fret about making travel arrangements and worry about their health and safety.
However, the travel insurance specialist has sought to ease their fears, by explaining that pregnant women are not a special case when it comes to getting insured for holidays.
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"We get roughly 60 calls a day from women in their first trimester, worried that insurers classify pregnancy as a 'pre-existing medical condition' and they'll need special travel insurance - they won't," said Essential Travel sales director, Stuart Bensusan.
"With a few exceptions, 99 per cent of pregnant women are perfectly fine and will be covered by a standard travel insurance policy.
"Expectant mums can relax and make the most of a much-needed break before the big day."
According to Mr Bensusan, pregnancy will be covered by a standard insurance policy, on the condition that the expectant woman is back in the UK within eight weeks of the due delivery date.
And there should be no problem with the airlines, as most allow passengers to be up to and including the 36th of their pregnancy, assuming it has been complication-free.
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What i have put here is only a snippet of what happened to me, it truly was the most horrific experience of my life and one that i will never ever forget! I really wish i could turn back time but obviously i can't. If i had stayed in England my baby would probably be alive today.
Is one last holiday really worth it??
I have since gone on to have two little boys and am currently pregnant again and can't wait for my new arrival.
Nothing at all will ever take away the pain of losing my first born. The pain never fades, it just becomes easier to deal with over time. Please please think very long and very hard before going ahead with a holiday abroad.