Anyone go on a work trip/fly in the first trimester?

Question

I’m currently 5+2 and I’m starting to feel more and more pregnant every day. Nausea, bloating, gas, exhaustion, just overall feeling like crap lol.  I’m going on a work trip 3 weeks from today and I’m so nervous that I’m just gonna feel like garbage the whole time I’m there.  Anyone have tips or experiences to share? Someone make me feel better 😭

Answer

Traveled abroad to Asia from week 11-13 last year. While mine was vacation not work it overall went really well. I’m glad we went and it was nice to have one last big international vacation pre kids. Try not to be too nervous. 
For the actual flight which was 16hrs -  the obgyn recommended a baby aspirin at take off and to get up and walk around periodically. 
For me the biggest hurdles were food, tiredness and constipation.  I brought some American snacks that didn’t upset my tummy so I had those as backup if I couldn’t find anything that seemed yummy to my iffy stomach. Tiredness I just tried not to overdo it. When needed I just left early and went back to the hotel to rest. Ya I missed a few things but I also had a great time. And tried to remind myself that even relaxing at a hotel is fun. 
Not going to lie- my Constipation flared up badly and I hadn’t brought anything with me to help. I got pretty uncomfortable. In retrospect I should had spoken to my obgyn and brought some safe laxatives or softeners with me. 
Having mints was a big help for me with nausea due to smells. A nurse who was in our trip told me to make sure to have them on me pretty much always while pregnant. She said that’s how nurses handle bad smells. If you have a mint in your mouth it kind of overpowers your taste/scent senses. 
Good luck and have fun!

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In addition to the tips already given by ABC, stay hydrated. Also I found it helpful that I informed a flight attendant. She got me extra water and offered some plain crackers in case I needed them. ...and a throw-up bag, because I was still nauseous at the time (luckily didn’t need it) 
I hope it goes well! Have a safe trip!

Anyone go on a work trip/fly in the first trimester?

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