should i travel for Christmas? ill be just about 38 weeks

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its a 4 hour drive, insurance isnt an issue in Canada.. doctors away on vacation till first week of jan, im due jan 9th baby has dropped

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I would just make sure you have a backup plan and know that you are comfortable delivering at a different hospital. I traveled at 38 weeks with my first and woke up in labor. We had time to come home but even if we didn't I knew I would be ok delivering at a different hospital.

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I'm in the same boat! As others have said, bring your hospital bag and just be mentally prepared...who knows!

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the most I'm doing is 1hour to my SOs parents and a few days later I'll do 1hr to my aunt's. I've had the option to go further for other family/friends but would rather not risk it

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If you feel ok, I would go. But I would bring the car seat, hospital bag and such, just in case.

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Check with your doc. I got clearance to travel 9hrs by car - I'll be 35w when we leave and almost 37w when we come back. My doc said it was okay, just restated lots of water, and frequent stops for walking. They also made me take my medical records. We are taking our hospital bag as well, just in case!

should i travel for Christmas? ill be just about 38 weeks

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