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Going It Alone

When You're Pregnant Far from Home

By Shel Franco

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After a while, you might find that a trip home is what you really need. Keep in mind that travel during the first and second trimesters is considerably safer and more comfortable than travel during those last few weeks. Before you venture off on long-distance visits, confirm your plans with your doctor or midwife. And if you don't feel like traveling, why not suggest that your family and friends come to you?

Get Involved
"If a woman is alone and new in town, she needs to seek a new 'tribe'," Dr. Paul says. "That means looking for a church, woman's group, prenatal group and so on that can lead to friendship and support."

Where do you find these places? First off, check with your doctor or midwife about pregnancy support groups. Then, become an information hound, keeping your eyes peeled for newspaper blurbs and your ears open for pertinent conversations. Finally, use Internet searches and message boards like the ones at iParenting to your advantage. Here, you can meet and share with other expectant moms, and you can find out more about local and international organizations like MOMS Club and La Leche League International.

Once you get involved, don't be surprised at how these things blossom. Many prenatal support meetings turn into postnatal playgroups, providing you with countless hours of companionship and support long after the final contractions have faded.


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