Babymoons: What the Heck Are They & How to Plan For It

Definition: A relaxing or romantic holiday taken by parents-to-be before their baby is born. a.k.a an equivalent of a hen night, except that you’re married and there will be no hookers.

What happens on a babymoon:

You can also do a photo shoot, but that's completely up to you.
You can also do a photo shoot, but that’s completely up to you.

– Pre-natal massages (Check out the massages at The Edge, Bali!)

– Couple bonding sessions

– A lot of relaxing under the sun

– Soaking in the pool

When to go on a babymoon:

Chriselle Lim living it up at Six Senses Laamu.
Chriselle Lim living it up at Six Senses Laamu.

– Experts say that the sweet spot is the second trimester where your stomach is still of manageable size and you can stomach all that food without it coming out again 30 minutes later.

How do you plan for the babymoon?

#1 Make sure your hotel room has 24hr room service

Just what the doctor ordered.
Just what the doctor ordered.

You never know when your cravings will strike, so it’s best to have food at your beck and call. Some hotels like the Ritz Carlton even have a pregnancy craving menu and will get you brekkie in bed if you ask, so make sure you do.

#2 Don’t go too far!

Bali, Phuket, Samui are all excellent options.
Bali, Phuket, Samui are all excellent options.

A destination within a 4-5 hour radius is ideal, in case you need to come back for any emergencies and you won’t be affected too much by jet lag.

#3 Pillow menus

Pillows make a world of a difference.
Pillows make a world of a difference.

You’re going to ache in places you never knew you had, so choose a hotel ideally with a pillow menu. Ask for extras so you can prop up your legs to avoid water retention and plenty for your back to ward of aches.

#4 Choose your stays wisely 

Be one with nature and breathe in that clean, fresh air.
Be one with nature and breathe in that clean, fresh air.

You don’t want to to spend your babymoon in a resort full of screaming children (you’ll have that soon to come), so spend some time and do a little research.

Private villas, adult-only resorts and adult-only villas are on the market just waiting to cater to you. If you need suggestions, we highly recommend The Bale – it’s not only child-free but also has a killer spa.

#5 Don’t go cruising

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Sea-sick + possible morning sick = bad idea. We won’t go into further details. Sea planes don’t give you that same effect though, so travel with peace of mind

#6 Grab a pre-natal massage

It lessens the possibility of a post-natal depressive episode, too!
It lessens the possibility of a post-natal depressive episode, too!

Your changing body is probably in chaos, so take this opportunity to ease sore spots, improve circulation and mobility and probably alleviate pregnancy woes too.

Related: Yummy Mummy: Cara G’s Guide to Babymooning in Style

Would you go on a babymoon, nomads?

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