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Food, water and ice while travelling

Where tap water is not reliably safe, use a trusted treated source for drinking, ice and tooth-brushing and choose food cooked and served hot.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Severe vomiting or diarrhoea, fever, blood, faintness or inability to keep fluids down needs medical care rather than self-treatment from a travel kit.

What changes the answer

  • Destination, pregnancy week, journey length and distance from maternity care
  • Infection, altitude, heat, food, water and blood-clot risks for that trip
  • Current symptoms, pregnancy complications, insurance and transport restrictions

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When to get individual help

Check the exact item or situation with a doctor, midwife, pharmacist or relevant clinician; the name of a broad category is not enough for a personal decision.