My family lives in another city, and I usually travel by train to visit them. Now that I'm in my early pregnancy, I'm worried about the journey. Is train journey considered safe during early pregnancy?
I would honestly suggest avoiding any unnecessary travel during the first three months. The early weeks are so fragile, and any sudden jerks or infections can be risky. If you absolutely must travel, please get your doctor's direct permission first.
I know how stressful it is to plan travel during this delicate time, I felt the exact same fear. Generally, a smooth train journey is considered much safer than a bumpy road journey. Just make sure you rest well and don't lift any heavy bags yourself, take care dear!
Please be extremely careful in the first trimester as it is the most sensitive phase. I had complications early on, so my doctor completely banned travel for me. You must consult your gynac before planning any train journey to ensure your cervix and pregnancy are stable.
I traveled by train in my second month and honestly, my only concern was the station food cravings! Train travel is actually quite comfortable because you can walk around, just carry your own clean home-cooked snacks and bottled mineral water.
Train travel is quite safe and cheap compared to flights, but try to book a lower berth in an AC coach so there are fewer jerks and it's less crowded. Carry your own pillow, sanitizers, and home food, and keep your doctor's number handy just in case.
