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Risks for Pregnant TravelersGreatest Risks for Pregnant TravelersMotor vehicle accidents are a major cause of morbidity and mortality for pregnant women. When available, safety belts should be fastened at the pelvic area. Lap and shoulder restraints are best; in most accidents, the fetus recovers quickly from the safety belt pressure. However, even after seemingly mild blunt trauma, a physician should be consulted. Hepatitis E, which is not vaccine preventable, can be especially dangerous for pregnant women, for whom the case-fatality rate is 17%-33%. Therefore, pregnant women should be advised that the best preventive measures are to avoid potentially contaminated water and food, as with other enteric infections. Scuba diving should be avoided in pregnancy because of the risk of decompression syndrome in the fetus. SOURCE: US Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Visit the Babies Travel Lite Travel Guide for more helpful travel tips and other useful travel information.
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