Can you go to the Caribbean while pregnant?

Zika virus For most people it's mild and not harmful, but can cause problems if you're pregnant. If you are pregnant, it is not recommended to travel to parts of the world where the Zika virus is present, such as parts of: South and Central America. the Caribbean.



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In addition to Martinique, travelers can head to The Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, Guadeloupe, and Saint Barth's for a relaxing trip—all are on the CDC's list of Zika-free countries.

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What Caribbean islands can you go to while pregnant? The Cayman Islands is one of the best islands to visit on a babymoon. One of those divine destinations in the Caribbean that offers luxury and relaxation has to be Grand Cayman. Beautiful beaches circle the islands offering miles of white sandy perfection.

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Malaria is another serious disease carried by mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, chills, headache, and nausea and vomiting. While you are pregnant, you should not travel to areas where there is risk of malaria, including Africa, Asia, and Central and South America.

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Infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. Zika can spread through mosquito bites and sex. CDC recommends special precautions for the following groups: Women who are pregnant: ?Do not travel to The Bahamas.

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Barbados. The safest and most child-friendly island in the Caribbean, Barbados is perfect for family vacations. The tourist industry is a huge part of the island's economy, so visitors of all ages are warmly welcomed by locals.

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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says the safest time for a woman to travel is in the second trimester of her pregnancy, from 14 to 28 weeks. This is the time when you will feel your best. You are also at the lowest risk for spontaneous abortion or premature labor.

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The most dangerous Caribbean islands. On the basis of crime rates, some of the least safe Caribbean Islands to visit include Puerto Rico, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago. As we noted though, most crime in the Caribbean is an internal problem and is linked to inner-city areas well away from tourist resorts.

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At this time, pregnant women should not travel to Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia, as well as around Brownsville, Texas, and certain parts of the Miami-Dade County area in Florida.

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However, Zuniga notes that the incidence rates of Zika in and around Cancun are some of the lowest in Mexico, and adds that “the reason you've heard nothing about Zika is that there's nothing to report.”

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Accordingly, some of our favorite Caribbean destinations (including the Bahamas, St. Barth's, the Cayman Islands, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Grenada), as well as Brazil—which was the epicenter of the 2016 virus—have been declared Zika-free by the CDC.

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