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Hurricane Precautions For Pregnant Women
If you are in an advanced stage of pregnancy (seven to nine months), when a hurricane threatens there are certain precautions you should take. During an emergency or disaster, many pregnant women go into labor. This has happened many times in the past, particularly during extremely dangerous storms. Here are some general precautions:
- Be sure to have necessities for the birth of the baby and for yourself in a waterproof bag or plastic. Take them with you wherever you go.
- If you live alone, get a friend or relative to stay with you or move to one of their homes before the hurricane begins.
- If you live in an area that is likely to be affected by a storm surge or flooding, plan to move to a safer area.
- If your house does not offer adequate protection, leave for one that is safer.
- If you live very far from the hospital or nursing home where you are to be delivered, arrange to stay with a friend or relative who lives closer.
- Keep an extra supply of any special medication you will need.
- If possible, visit your doctor or midwife before the hurricane strikes to ensure that your baby and yourself are fine.
- Be sure to pack your medical insurance card with your and the baby’s things. You may need it of you have to go to a hospital where you are required to pay.
- Keep calm. This very important for you and your baby. Worry and anxiety can be harmful to you both.
