WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1997: Re: vacationing while pregnant

Re: vacationing while pregnant

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 26 Nov 1997 19:02:08 -0600 (CST)

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Steph,

I'm so excited. I happen to know the answers to your questions!! 8-)

At Wed, 26 Nov 1997, steph wrote: >
>Is there any danger in vacationing while at the end of the first or
>early 2nd trimester?

Drive carefully!!

>My husband and I would like to go to an island, but
>were concerned about possible effects of lower drinking water quality,

If you're concerned, drink bottled water.

>water pressure from the ocean (I love to snorkel),

Me too. First time last week. But enough about me. You can snorkel without concern. In fact, years ago a study was done on Japanese pearl divers (while pregnant) and found no increase complication rate as long as they did not exceed 11 meters (33 feet). How's that for near worthless trivia?

>But we also
>know it's our "last chance" to get away like that. At least for a
>while.

You ain't just whistling Dixie?

>Are we just being neurotic or should we plan something else?

Don't worry. Be happy!

>Thanks so much for your help, and I really wish everyone a Happy
>Thanksgiving!

Thanks but I'm on call Thursday and Friday. Hope I make it home to the computer 8-)

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
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