Why do they call it baby moon?

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.



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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.

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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.

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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.

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But what if it were more of a thing for parents of a new infant to take some bonding time together with their progeny, like a honeymoon but now with the child? In fact, that's the original meaning of babymoon. It appears to have been coined by Sheila Kitzinger in her 1996 book The Year after Childbirth.

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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.

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Generally, women are not allowed to travel by air after 36 weeks for domestic travel, and after 28 to 35 weeks for international travel. The decision on whether to travel and how far to travel at any time during pregnancy should be a joint decision between you and your healthcare provider or midwife.

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Having a baby brings a new set of demands on time and energy that can create stress in a marriage. Along with traditional childbirth preparations, some parents-to-be take a babymoon — one last getaway to rest, rejuvenate and reconnect before baby arrives.

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