The term 'babymoon' was coined by Sheila Kitzinger in her book, The year after Childbirth.
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Babymoon, a blend of baby and the -moon in honeymoon, was first used in the early 1990s to refer to a period of time for parents to spend alone with their new child soon after the child's birth.
The original babymoon is postpartum. It used to widely mean a 'laying in' period of home rest AFTER childbirth. A calming period where mothers heal and where parents take the time to bond with their new arrival alone.
A babymoon is basically a last hurrah before your baby comes. The name is a play on honeymoon, but instead of a vacation you take after getting married, a babymoon is a vacation you take before your little one arrives. It's both an homage to your life pre-baby and a way to celebrate the onesie-filled road ahead.
Babymoons are a discretionary expense, and the cost varies significantly on income and circumstances. Most people pay for babymoons with a variety of income sources rather than, say, just a savings account. To avoid going into debt while planning your babymoon, you need to have a solid understanding of your finances.
Babymoons are typically two to four nights long, but there are no hard and fast rules. If you prefer a week-long getaway, then go for it. Likewise, even an overnight babymoon at a wonderful inn or spa can be rejuvenating so don't let time constraints keep you from taking a pre-baby getaway.
There aren't clear-cut rules defining when to embark on a babymoon. You can plan your vacation whenever you want, even during your third trimester. Keep in mind, however, that you'll want to enjoy your trip without feeling exhausted and uncomfortable.
One of the most important factors to planning a babymoon is to choose a destination that is a safe place for you and your baby to be. Although most travel is not associated with any increased risk of complications, that is different form saying you wont have any complications that may have occurred anyways.
Babymoons aren't a growing trend in travel only for the Hollywood elite: Almost 60% of parents-to-be report taking a pre-baby trip, making for more than 2 million babymooners in the US each year, according to a survey by Liberty Travel and BabyCenter.com.
It's best to plan your trip in your second trimester, between 14 and 28 weeks into your pregnancy, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Most commercial airlines allow pregnant women to fly up to 36 weeks of gestation. Some restrict pregnant women from international flights earlier in gestation and some require documentation of gestational age. For specific airline requirements, women should check with the individual carrier.
In regard to pregnancy, the best time to plan a babymoon is usually in your second trimester, between 14 and 28 weeks. And though you can usually fly up to 36 weeks, it's always best to check with your doctor before booking that ticket.