That pregnant women can feel safe and comfortable while traveling by public transport, here are some tips you can do like obstetrician narrative of Mother Hospital Jakarta, Dr. Sita Ayu Arumi, SpOG detikHealth when contacted on Thursday (04/17/2014):
1. wear comfortable footwear
Dr. Sita suggest choose footwear that loose, comfortable, and air-rights short or flat. If using shoes that fit, legs will be sore, especially if the front of closed shoes can cause more pressure on the toes.
"But avoid high heels because it can make the bones close toe and sore distressed. Since the beginning of pregnancy to avoid the use of high-heeled shoes, if you want to use the heels of his under seven centimeters," explained Dr. Sita.
2. always carry drinking water
Fluid of pregnant women needs at least 2.5 liters a day. Therefore, Dr. Sita warned pregnant women to always bring drinking water to avoid dehydration. Moreover, Indonesia has a tropical climate and public passenger vehicles are usually solid, would make pregnant women get tired, thirsty, and more easily dehydrated.
3. wear comfortable clothes
Oakai Keep loose clothing and cotton so the sweat can be quickly absorbed. Use with rubber pants at the waist so that the stomach is not depressed, "said Dr. Sita.
4. bring parfume
Although it is relative, there is no harm pregnant women carry perfume in her purse like aromatherapy or scented oils for aroma in anticipation of public transport which can make a pregnant woman dizziness.
"Aromatherapy is more to the relaxation for pregnant women because there are some women who can not stand the smell the odors around him better even less savory smell perfume smell," said Dr. Sita.
For relaxation, pregnant women can also listen to music in order to avoid stress during a trip that can be harmful to the health of the fetus.
5. bring a friend
Especially at the age of seven months in the womb, Dr. Sita strongly advise pregnant women to be accompanied when traveling, for example, a friend who lived in the same direction.
"This is in anticipation that there was nothing the mother can easily find help," said Dr. Sita.