Chloraquine is a malaria medication that can be safely taken during pregnancy. This medication can protect you against the type of malaria which is found in Central America, China, and the Middle East. Doxycycline should not be taken during pregnancy but the CDC now states that mefloquine can be safely taken during pregnancy. Care should also be taken in using any over the counter medication, especially those obtained overseas that you may not be familiar with. Travel during the last six weeks of pregnancy is not recommended and may precipitate labor.
Airlines often restrict the boarding privileges of such individuals.
Prior to planning a trip abroad, pregnant travelers should first check with their obstetrician to assess their individual risks and determine whether they can travel safely. Each year, Medical College of Wisconsin physicians care for more than 180,000 patients, representing nearly 500,000 patient visits. Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, and many other hospitals and clinics in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin.