I've just found out I'm 4 wks pregnant and due to fly to the Dominican Republic in 3wks. Will i be safe?

Question

I'll be flying from Britain so flight time will be a good 9 hours.

Answer 1

i had heard that its best not to in the first 3 months or the last trimester.. best to see a doctor to make sure its ok.. if you get to go have fun!!

Answer 2

If you have no complications so far then you're okay to fly up to 26 or more weeks, provided you're in a pressurised cabin. That's just generally speaking, check with your OB just in case.

I flew to Fiji from Melbourne at 24 weeks, it was fine.

Answer 3

flying will be fine!! just make sure once abroad you dont overheat as this can cause miscarriage,and stay very hydrated,also be carefull what you eat....but most of all have a good holiday...i wish i had gone away at the beginning of my pregnancy.x

Answer 4

apparently if you ring the airline they will give you the information you are after. i have been told once you are pregnant you are not to fly 1 month before your due date and 1 month after your due date but really you need to speak to your local gp as they would know what is best for you.and congratulations on being pregnant.take care

Answer 5

You'll be fine; they usually don't recommend flying after 34-35 weeks prego. Up to then however, you are fine. :)

I flew from Germany to Great Britain when I was about 4 weeks, and everything was fine. My advice though - take it easy. I started getting morning sickness around then and it made a miserable trip.

Answer 6

yh that should be perfectly fine

HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT GOOD LUCK+CONGRATS.

Answer 7

Yeah you're safe to fly up til your last trimester

Answer 8

totally, its not even a concern for several more months down the road.

Answer 9

Sure...unless against doctor's advise...i.e. previous problems in pregnancy. Just check with them and you'll be fine...flying isn't usually advised against until very late in pregnancy...

Answer 10

Generally, the medical specialists recommend that no flying takes place in the first trimester or the last trimester.  This suggests that you should not fly inside the first "magic" 12 weeks.

That said, my wife and I flew fro the UK to New Zealand when she was 3 weeks pregnant (we didnt know) and all turned out fine.  I doubt you could take a longer journey than that!

As you are already booked, it is hard to suggest you shouldnt fly.  Had you not already booked the flights, I would usually suggest not flying.

Perhaps for peace of mind you should speak to your GP or midwife.

Try this website for more advice!

http://www.pregnancy-info.net/wellbeing_...

Good luck!

Answer 11

If this is your first pregnancy, or if your previous pregnancies have been "normal"  then you will be just fine. Of course, I would talk to your doctor before leaving to see if they have any concerns- but over all, being this early in your pregnancy they're are very few complications. The one thing to remember, though is to get up and walk around at least every 2 hours- to prevent blood clots from forming... especially since your flight will be for 9 hours.  

Answer 12

you can fly right up til your 30 weeks, they don't advise after that in case you go into premature labour. but you're fine... enjoy your trip

Answer 13

You are safe to travel by plane from the beginning of your pregnancy all the way up until the end portion of your last trimester (usually 9th month - 36 weeks) and can manage what ever kind of trip(s) you want to do as long as you and your pregnancy are healthy and the pregnancy is progressing normally. As long as everything is fine, air travel does NOT increase the risk of miscarriage or pre-term labor, and poses no other risks to you or your child.

It is the last four weeks (once you reach the 9th month - 36 weeks) that women are usually prohibited from flying. This is because after 36 weeks, a women can go into labor at any time, and the airplane is not made to handle such situations. For one, there is no guarantee that a doctor will be on board a plane, plus, should any complications arise during the labor and delivery, the plane does not have the medical equipment to handle such situations and it could put the health of the mother and child in danger.

You need to get a check-up from your doctor to make sure that you are in fit enough health, and that the pregnancy is healthy enough to allow for you to fly. Many airlines will require a medical certificate from your doctor dated 24-72 hours before the flight once you reach your third trimester (27 weeks). By the time you reach your eighth month (32 weeks) almost all airlines will require a doctors note.

All airlines make up their own rules and regulations regarding pregnant women. Some do not restrict travel at all, no matter what stage of pregnancy a women is in, and others start to restrict at 7 months, although the majority restrict around 36 weeks.

While traveling I advise you to keep your medical records, and the name and number of your doctor. You should also try to get the name and number of a doctor where you will be staying/visiting in case an emergency comes up.

To keep yourself safe and comfortable on the trip, follow these simple things:

*drink plenty of water

*avoid caffeine

*don't eat food that causes gas for at least one day before you travel (pressure builds up as you ascend through the altitudes and could cause pain)

*walk around as much as she can (up and down the aisles)

*stretch while sitting

*wear loose fitting clothing

*wear slip on shoes (your feet may swell)

*wear maternity support pantyhose or socks

*try to get an aisle seat or a front row seat for more leg room

*eat light foods

*eat small meals or snacks at frequent intervals rather than big heavy meals

*do not eat salt

*Wear your seat belt just under your abdomen (depending on how big you are, you can also ask for a seat belt extender - just be sure that that too goes under your abdomen)

*relax

I traveled internationally (14+ hours each way) this summer at the beginning of my 4th pregnancy (I'm currently at the end of my first trimester and have more trips planned), and I flew last summer while pregnant. I left when I was 13 weeks and returned when I was around 30 weeks. I also did another short (3 hours each way) international trip (left at 32 weeks and returned at 34 weeks). My daughter was born 23 December and is perfectly healthy and happy. I have also traveled internationally at various stages with my first two pregnancies (my children are now 8&6 and are normal, happy, healthy, lovable kids).

I wrote an article about traveling while pregnant. It gives more in-depth information if you'd like to reference it: http://jamiehassen79.angelfire.com/pregn...

If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.

Answer 14

no dont yer baby will be born with 4 heads 6 arms and 12 legs  !!!

FFS!!  

eejit !  

Answer 15

You should be fine, just speak to your doctor/midwife to check.

More important be careful what you eat over there, you don't wanna make yourself sick.

Have a great holiday.

Answer 16

Absolutely no reason at all - didnt you ask this at your doctors?

They would have told you - if you had asked - the last date you can fly, what to eat and what not to eat abroad etc etc.

Enjoy your trip.