Travelling too far?

[yolly]

I just read in my baby journal from the ultrasound place that it is no longer wise to travell far from home? How far is too far?? I have no idea...

Thanx guys.

[visitor1]

The most i ever travelled from home (alone) was probably 30 mins when i was preg with DD.

[Berry]

I'm no longer driving further than about 15 mins from home. If I travelled anywhere more than say 40mins away, would make sure I have my mobile phone, ob contact details, and know where the nearest hossy is!

[MamaPan]

I am still travelling, but am not as far along as you are. I do have my antenatal card with me at all times in case... I think they mean no long trips like flying etc - which need to stop around 34wks. In terms of driving, I would not go more than an hour from home alone, or a few with DH...

[Lukesmum]

My grandfather passed away when I was 36 weeks. I travelled in a car for 8 hours (700km) to the funeral and 700km back 3 days after the funeral. I really don't recommend travelling that far if it is non essential travel. I was pretty uncomfortable sitting in the car. The whole time I was away I was worried I was going to go into labour as well and I didnt want that. I wanted to be close to my ob but it all worked out and I got to say goodbye to my lovely Pa.

[Rebecca77]

Unfortunately, at 36 weeks I HAVE to travel 800 km. I will be giving birth there so really dont have much of an option. I had never heard before about this travelling too far but it makes a lot of sense. I will be travelling 120 km once or twice before then but with my DH. I am pretty sure it is going to be very uncomfortable. Peeing every hour doesnt really help! But I just hope baby is patient enough to wait until after 36 weeks so that I can get to where I need to be.
Scary thought being stuck in the middle of nowhere and going into labour. Thank God for the RFDS!!!

[visitor1]

COme to think of it.. my 30 mins trips were regular ones to the hospital... but i did move from NSW to VIC when i was 36 weeks pregnant and we done the 10 car drive 3 times between 33-36 weeks!!

I was fine... i was actually comfortable in the car!!!

[yolly]

Thanks guys, im still travelling to do groceries etc, its about 25min away because im in a rural area i think ill keep going until im unable.... i may have to enlist the help of my DH soon it is getting harder to get all the shopping done.