Babymoon!

Aren’t you thrilled about your first pregnancy?  It’s an exciting time for you and your partner.  If, like most first-time parents, you are worried that parenthood will restrict your freedom, then it’s the perfect excuse to take one last romantic getaway as a couple.

Babymoon here we come!

Your final hurrah as a couple, your “babymoon”, should include the 3 R’s:  rest, relaxation, and recreation.  Many resorts now cater to parents-to-be by offering vacation destinations packages especially designed for their last venture as a twosome.  Some of the best options available are described below:

The Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa, located in California, caters to women in their second and third trimester of pregnancy.  They offer “Stress Free Parents to Be” packages that provide several enjoyable services for the expecting parents.  A certified therapist offers pregnancy massages to the women and the dads-to-be are also pampered.

The state of Arizona’s Miraval Resort and Spa offers workshops for expectant parents.  Through these they are educated on fitness and nutrition, prepared for the sexual and psychological changes they will experience, and offered valuable counseling regarding financial issues.

Their “Motherhood in Balance” program employs experts who work with the couples on issues specific to their situation.

The Jefferson Hotel in Washington, D.C. offers pregnant parents special perks through their “Great Expectations” program.  They have a number of special suites for the parents to enjoy before the impending birth.  The hotel also offers the couples vouchers so that they can return to the hotel after the birth of the child for more pampering.

La Costa, a famed golf retreat in southern California, offers parents-to-be spa services, golf rounds and pregnancy massages.

For expectant couples in a “tropical” mood, The Arawak Beach Inn in Anguilla provides beachside accommodations for five days and nights.  Their “Last Hurrah” package includes delicious meals, beautiful accommodations, and island retreats.  They even cater to pregnancy cravings by offering all-you-can-eat pickles and ice cream.

Travel Advice

Some expectant couples worry that travelling during pregnancy may be unsafe.  According to the American Medical Association, travel is safe as long as the pregnancy is not in the high-risk category.  Air travel is considered safe for women until they enter their 36th week of the pregnancy (confirmed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists).

Various airlines require written approval from a doctor for pregnant women travelers who are over 32 weeks into their pregnancy.  So it is wise to call the airline you are planning to use and check their requirements.

If you do travel during pregnancy, there are a few tips that might make your trip more pleasurable:

Avoid sitting for extended periods of time.

Take nutritious snacks with you.

Stay hydrated.

Tips regarding resort and spa services.

Ensure that the therapists treating you are well versed in prenatal; treatments.

Avoid steam rooms and Jacuzzis.

Avoid heated body wraps.