Article: No matter where you plan to go, it is important to ensure that you will have access to medical care if you need it during your trip. Check online to find the hospital nearest to where you are staying. Save that location in your phone and/or GPS device. Ask your doctor for referrals or recommendations for the area you will be visiting. They may have connections to a particularly good facility in the area. They may also be able to give you warnings if they know the area you are visiting is not fully equipped to treat pregnant women. Some insurance companies do not cover your medical expenses when you are out of their service area. Check with your insurance company to find out if you will be covered in an emergency situation. If not, you may consider getting a supplemental travel insurance policy so that any necessary medical expenses will be covered during your trip. Travel insurance comes in packages that cover some or most of your medical care needs while you're gone. Some travel insurance policies may also cover things like lost baggage, cancellation fees, loss of money or goods due to theft, and missed flights. Travel insurance is available from private companies like Travel Guard and Travelex. Different companies may have different policies and premiums for pregnant individuals, so be sure to read over each policy carefully before signing up. If you do need to seek emergency medical attention during your trip, having a copy of your medical records on hand. These may help the healthcare provider to identify a problem or complication and properly treat you. Obtain a copy of your medical records from your doctor and keep it on you at all times during your travels. Make sure your travel companions know where to find your medical records in case you are unable to get them yourself. It can also help to keep a digital copy in a cloud storage space such as Dropbox or Google Drive. That way, if your hard copy gets lost or damaged, you can still pull up your records In some cases, such as if you experience unexpected bleeding or think you may be in labor, you may need to seek immediate medical attention. Go to an emergency room or call for emergency services if you experience: Vaginal bleeding. Ruptured membranes (water breaks). Contractions. Pain in your abdomen or pelvis. Severe diarrhea or vomiting. Swelling in face and hands. Persistent headache. Seeing spots or having other vision changes. Warmth, redness, swelling, and pain in your leg.

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Research available medical care for the areas you intend to visit. Call your insurance company to ask about specific travel coverage. Pack a copy of your medical records. Seek immediate medical attention for critical symptoms.