AvoidGeneral guidanceTravel

Travel with warning symptoms

Seek assessment first rather than travelling away from care.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

For “Travel with warning symptoms,” use the lower-exposure choice instead of trying to cancel the exposure afterward. Do not travel when bleeding, regular painful contractions, fluid leakage, reduced movement or another urgent symptom needs assessment.

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

General guidance

When to get individual help

Choose a lower-risk alternative when possible. If the exposure already happened, record the product, amount, timing and symptoms and ask for advice instead of assuming harm.