Usage note Expand. 3, 5. As a collective noun, variety, when preceded by a, is often treated as a plural: A variety of inexpensive goods are sold here. When preceded by the, it is usually treated as a singular: The variety of products is small. See also collective noun, number.
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), healthy pregnant women can fly safely until their 36th week. The best time for pregnant women to fly is between weeks 18 and 24, since the chances of miscarriage and premature labor are both relatively low then. So if youâve already made travel plans, you donât have to rush to change them just because youâre pregnant â but read on for more information and helpful hints.
Motorcycle travel is not recommended during pregnancy. What if I am traveling by bus or train? You might have less opportunity to walk every couple of hours when you travel by bus. Take advantage of any stops the bus makes to get some exercise. When you are traveling by train, get up and walk every hour or two. Remember that there are fewer bathrooms on a bus than on a train. The motion of a train ride will not cause any problems with the pregnancy, such as starting labor. Are there special concerns for traveling by air? Flying is usually a safe way to travel. Most domestic airlines will allow a pregnant woman to fly up to the 36th week of pregnancy if there are no problems with the pregnancy. Each airline has policies regarding pregnancy and flying. Check with your airline when your reserve your tickets to see if you need to complete any medical forms.