Is it ok to travel by air in ur 28 week pregnancy ?

Question

i will be going on vacation in 10th week n will be back in my 28th week of pregnancy .the total duration of flight will be 24 hr with break in between n flight change .i booked the tickets far before i knew i was pregnant .plzz can anybody suggest

Answer 1

I would double check with your doctor first but as long as you are having a normal pregnancy I wouldn't see it being a problem however if possible you may want to shorten your vacation if at all possible

Answer 2

spk to your gp he will tell you for sure, but i think it would be fine as long as you keep moving around on the plane.  

Answer 3

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 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 4

Just let your doctor know beforehand. And at your destination you might want to find out where the nearest hospital or clinic is at in case something happens and you want to be checked out.

I would wear loose fitting clothes and try to walk a few times on the flight. You are more prone to blood clots when you are pregnant and flying is a heightened risk for that.

Answer 5

Totally safe as long as it is a healthy pregnancy but still then you should be fine, I am a Diabetic and my doctor authorized it no problem. I flew at 28 weeks back in April. Just try and get a aisle seat so its easy to get to the rest room. Also before you board ask the airline if they can do anything to accommodate you because you are pregnant. They gave me the first Seat on the plane and those seats have about twice as much leg room as regular seats I also got a empty seat next to me, it was very nice. Good luck and congrats on the little rug rat.

Answer 6

Yes...you will be fine.  My OB is allowing me to fly in my 35th week.  Dress comfortably and drink plenty of water.  

There's someone on here that always gives the best traveling tips...her husband is a pilot or something and she has a few kids.  I hope she sees your question, so she can give you all the details.

Answer 7

I think your fine, but I would ask your doctor just to be safe.

I think its at 32 weeks that they stop letting you fly.

Congrats :)

Answer 8

confirm with your doc as everyone's pregnancy is different.

my doctor told me up until the last month is fine. So you should be ok.

If you get the go ahead I suggest bringing plenty of water and getting up to walk up and down the aisle at least once an hour to get the blood flowing in those legs!!

Answer 9

you will be fine, it is safe.  Just make sure to stay hydrated and get up and walk around.