Travelling during pregnancy

Quality travel insurance is always essential, but getting the right cover is especially important when you are pregnant.

Many pregnant women travel abroad without any issues or problems. However there are certain factors, and possible pregnancy complications, that must be considered before embarking on your trip.

Pregnancy Cover

Travel insurance exclusions will apply, and you must ensure you’ve checked that you are covered for your particular situation. For example, pregnancy related medical conditions will need to be declared to avoid problems in the unlikely event of a claim.

Direct Travel Insurance covers pregnancy or childbirth on all our policies, providing you have fitness to travel and are not expected to give birth within 12 weeks of the end of your trip. So, you would be insured if your expected due date is more than 12 weeks after the date you land back in the UK.

If you’d like to talk to us regarding pregnancy cover, please call us on 0845 605 2700. We’re open 9am to 8pm daily.

Travel Tips for Pregnant women

Cheapflights.co.uk and Netdoctor offer travel tips for pregnant women.

For instance, you should:

• Remember to take your medical notes, and other important details regarding your pregnancy.



• Wear DVT socks on the plane, and walk around the cabin every hour – pregnant women are more at risk of DVT.



• Take high-factor sun-cream – your skin is more sensitive during pregnancy.



• Ensure you keep hydrated with water and high vitamin fruits – pregnant women are more susceptible to dehydration.

Click here if you’d like to view our policy wording. Pregnancy cover terms can be found on pages 9, 16 and 35.