36 weeks...weekend trip 4 hours away?

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My best friend is getting married in November and her sister wants to have her bachelorette party about a 4 hour drive from where I live. 
I am due September 27th and the trip would the August 28th to September 2nd. I’d be staying in a resort cabin but it is a drive. 
Has anyone else travelled around 36 weeks? Would you recommend it? 
Should I see if my can come with me so I have someone who can drive back with me if something happens with the baby?

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Personally, I wouldn't go. You really never know when baby will decide to come or what could happen. You could also talk to your Dr and find out what they  recommend.

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Just remember that if the baby comes and needs to stay then you will be staying in whatever hospital and area the baby is born in until you are able to take him/her home. That would be my only worry personally.

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I’m going for a long weekend away when I’m 34wks and the place is around a 2.5 - 3hr drive away

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I wouldn't im 30 weeks and a hour drive is too much for me i would be miserable plus risking being stuck if baby comes

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I had a completely healthy pregnancy with my daughter and no complications at all. My water broke at 36 weeks for no apparent reason! After that experience, I would never travel at that point. I would hate to have to give birth at a random hospital so far away from home.

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I did a 12 hour drive to a wedding at 36 weeks 🤷‍♀️ depends if you're a risk for premature labour or not

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I too would not go. Babies can come at any time & especially driving alone is a bit scary! I can’t even handle being in a car for an hour right now but that’s just me!

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I probably wouldn't go that far along. Even now at 31 weeks I would be wary of going anywhere more than an hr away.

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One of my best friends is getting married 3 weeks after my due date and her bachelorette party is when I’ll be 37/38 weeks and it’s a 5 hour drive each way. My ob told me absolutely not I cannot go to the Bach party. The bride was understanding it’s just too much of a risk to be so far along and so far from your ob and delivering hospital.

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With my first I flew right up to 36 weeks. Have a chat with your doctor and get his/her advice and then make sure there are nearby medical facilities in case you are early. If all is looking fine - go and enjoy!!

36 weeks...weekend trip 4 hours away?

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