I am 38 and just found out I am pregnant with my 4th child. I am scheduled to go on a short mission trip to help build a house in Juarez, Mexico, in 2 weeks, when I will be 6 weeks pregnant. I am in very good health and never had any complications with other pregnancies, but I realize that my age alone puts me at higher risk. Should I cancel my trip?
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If you are talking about an effort that will be done in helping building a house then this is a high impact effort that is not suitable for a pregnant woman specially in the first trimester as this may cause possible miscarriage..
You need to be careful and get good rest on this occasion.
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though your health is good,initial 3 months of pregnancy is the most critical period as the embryo gets implanted in the uterus during this period. Maximum care and rest is needed during this phase and i suggest you should cancel the trip.
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IF YOU ARE NOT SCHEDULED FOR DOING ANYTHING HECTIC AND TROUBLESOME DURING YOUR WORK THEN ITS OK TO GO ON TRIP . BUT AVOIDING IT IF POSSIBLE SHOULD BE YOUR PRIORITY. THE BABIE’S ORGANS FORM AT THIS STAGE OF PREGNANCY AND CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN
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you should cancel your trip of course. if it was 2nd trimester,then it would have been safe to travel. but initial 6 weeks are critical and you should take adequate rest during this period
Thank you for your responses. I was leaning towards cancelling, and after reading about the Zika virus, that sealed the deal for me. I am disappointed to miss the trip, but I feel it’s the right decision. Thanks for your help!