Is it o.k. for a pregnant woman to fly in a plane?

Question

My neighbor is 2 months pregnant, and last year she had a miscarriage. I was just wondering if it would be safe for her to be in a plane because of the air pressure

Answer 1

My dear Hon....

YES!!! IT's perfectly safe to fly a plane until the last 2 months !! The air pressure won't harm you or the baby, so go ahead & enjoy your trip!!!

Have a good flight & a healthy baby!!!

All my LOVE & CARE from Germany.... Annette****

Answer 2

My doctor granted me permission to fly at 71/2 months. He did tell me his concerns for me to flying in my first trimester, which is the first three months. She should get her blessing from her doctor to be forsure before doing any flying

Answer 3

yes... it so very ok to travel at that stage... there's no problem with the air pressure in terms of her health and the baby's at 2 weeks...

well its good she has a good neighbour like u watching out for her....

Answer 4

Yes she can fly. Generally the only reason doctors warn against it is in late pregnancy. They prefer you are close to home in case you go into labor. Labor on a plane might not be so fun for all the other flyers.

Answer 5

When I was pregnant my doctor told me that it was safe to fly.  I flew a total of 4 times during my pregnancy and when my son was born he was perfectly healthy.

Answer 6

It would be safer for her to remain seated in the plane with her seatbelt on.

Answer 7

It's safe.

Answer 8

Generally it's safe for pregnant women to fly until around 32 weeks, but if she has a high-risk history, her doctor may recommend that she not fly during certain times (for e.g. I was restricted from flying during my first and third trimesters).  This is a question for her doctor.

Answer 9

She is safe to travel by plane from the beginning of her pregnancy all the way up until the end portion of her last trimester (usually 9th month - 36 weeks) and can manage what ever kind of trip(s) she wants to do as long as her and her 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 her or her 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.

She needs to get a check-up from her doctor to make sure that she is in fit enough health, and that the pregnancy is healthy enough to allow for her to fly. Many airlines will require a medical certificate from her doctor dated 24-72 hours before the flight once she reaches her third trimester (27 weeks). By the time she reaches her 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 tell her to keep her medical records, and the name and number of her doctor. She should also tr to get the name and number of a doctor where you will be staying/visiting in case an emergency comes up.

To keep herself safe and comfortable on the trip, have her 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 (her 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 her seat belt just under her abdomen (depending on how big she is, she can also ask for a seat belt extender - just be sure that that too goes under her abdomen)

*relax

I traveled internationally (14+ hours each way) 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).

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 10

yes but still ask a doctor about it see if he thinks its ok with the situation. but if u fly too late in the pregnancy u cood go into labor on the plane

Answer 11

She should check with her doctor to get an opinion, but I think it is fine. I flew when 3 months pregnant, and know people who have flown from day 1 almost to the end - you just don't want to be in the air too late in the pregnancy in case you go into labor away from home or on the plane!

Answer 12

Yeah, it's safe.

Answer 13

generally you shouldn't fly during the first 2 months and the last 2 months of pregnancy.

Answer 14

yea

Answer 15

hi

i think it is ok for ur neighbour to fly if shes only 2 months pregnant Any pregnant woman flying after 24 weeks of pregnancy is required to have a letter from a doctor confirming that it is safe for her to travel.

Tell her to talk to her GP he will know all the info :)

Answer 16

Tell ur neighbor 2 check with her doctor because if she's having any complications it might not be a good idea and also if its a long flight the doctor may suggest that she does not fly.