With a gorgeous ring
on your finger from ascotdiamonds.com, you probably thought life couldn’t get much
better. Until, that is, the pregnancy test kit turns pink or blue and you
realize that in nine months’ time, two will become three.
For many couples,
having a baby is the icing on the cake of married life. Indeed, lots of couples
get married precisely because they want to have kids together. You don’t need
to get married to have a family, but in many societies, having children outside
of marriage is frowned upon.
Once children do come
along, the cozy relationship you have with your other half will change
dramatically. You won’t have the same amount of freedom and your bank account
is likely to be severely depleted. It can be a real shock to the system, which
is why a babymoon is the ideal way to share some special time with your partner
before baby comes along.
To help you ensure you
have some quality bonding time with your beloved, here are some tips to help
you plan a relaxing babymoon.
Travel at the Right Time
Most women find it
easiest to travel during their second trimester, as this is the time when
morning sickness fades away and a woman blooms with pregnancy hormones. By
contrast, during the first three months you will probably feel exhausted, sick
and not up for anything too difficult. By the time you have three months or
less to go in your pregnancy, it will be increasingly hard to move around
easily and you certainly won’t want to go far from home.
Choose the Right Destination
There is nothing to
stop you trekking up the Amazon or climbing Kilimanjaro when pregnant, but if
you want a nice, relaxing babymoon with your partner, it is better to stick to
mainstream destinations where medical assistance is only a phone call away.
Book Comfortable Accommodation
Sleep can be elusive
when a woman is pregnant. For this reason, it is worth paying a bit extra for a
deluxe room or suite when you go on a babymoon. You will appreciate a super
comfortable bed and quiet surroundings, especially when enjoying a cozy lie-in
with your beloved.
Take Out Travel Insurance
It is usually safe to
travel up to your third trimester, but do make sure you take out a
comprehensive travel insurance policy that covers pregnancy and childbirth,
just in case baby decides to make an early arrival.
Treat Yourself
This is your
opportunity to enjoy some ‘us time’ before a demanding little person arrives.
Make the most of your babymoon and book some relaxing spa treatments or spend a few days enjoying quiet
conversation by the pool. Once you have kids, your vacations will never be this
relaxing again.
Lastly, if you elect
to fly to your vacation destination, be sure to check the airline’s policy on flying during pregnancy. Some airlines are not as relaxed as others,
so if you book your babymoon late in pregnancy, make sure
you are able to fly or your babymoon will become a staycation.
