Travel at 33 weeks: I don't want to get stranded

kerrybassett

Here's kind of a weird-slash-neurotic question. My husband, son, and I are traveling by car about 8 hours away when I'm 33 weeks pregnant. For some reason, I've been really worried that I could go into preterm labor away from home (even though there's no sign of it).

So my question is--if I go into preterm labor, I get myself to a hospital and would be given something to stop the contractions. Then, I'd probably be put on bedrest... Do you think I'd be allowed to ride the 8 hours in the car to get home? I'm having visions of being stuck in a strange hotel on bedrest for 3+ weeks.

I will ask my OB this question at my next appointment, which is 2 days before we leave, but I wanted to see if anyone here had any insight!