would you plan a trip/fly at 30 weeks?

wannabmommy

DH and I were talking and he would like to take a trip this winter and the only time it will work into both of our schedules is when I am 30 weeks (or at 38 weeks, which is obviously a no! . We'd be flying. For those at 30 weeks, would you be comfortable sitting in a plane and flying, traveling, etc or would you just say better to hold off for down the road (awhile after DC is born)?

Stephanie2167

I'll probably be flying home to California for a baby shower between 30 and 32 weeks as long as my doctor says it's OK.

Mrslisvenn

i wouldnt fly but as for traveling by car - it depends on how long the drive is... 

Raffes484

We took a vacation before DD was born and I was 29-30 weeks. It wasn't too bad traveling, I just made sure that I wore comfortable clothes and got up every couple of hours to walk around. It was a 2-3 hour flight and then a 1-2 hour car ride.

Lil Kate

I flew from NJ to CA when I was 27 weeks.  I was a bit uncomfortable but it wasn't terrible.  It was well worth the trip!  At 31 weeks I drove 10 hours to NC for our babymoon.  Again, well worth it.  Just get up and walk alot and drink alot of water.

BabyLove987

We're driving 12 hours (one way) this week for Christmas.  I'm 30 weeks.

mrs.wtm

I am in sales and fly almost weekly. I have to admit that it has started to get a little harder but with good planning you should have no problems. My doctor told me I could fly up to 36 weeks... I am not going to but he said I could.

A couple things to keep in mind: 1-Aisle seats are a must! 2-Get up every hour or so to just walk. 3- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. 4-Drink a TON of water... helps reduce swelling. And finally 5- Avoid layovers like the plague unless you have a ton of time. Running through the airport is no fun when you aren't pregnant and 100 times worse when you are! I hope you guys have a great trip!

Erin0922

I just did it. It was a 12 hour trip (broken down into 2 flights, with an hour layover). I was totally fine. Just try and get an aisle seat, and stay hydrated. 

MNgirl326

Every pregnancy is different, so I would talk to your doc.

If she says it's okay than go for it!

I am jealous!

bump54321

I plan to fly at 27 weeks.  And if it had worked out better with our schedules to go on the trip at 30 weeks, I would have gone then unless my OB said not to.  I think it's fine as long as you follow the advice PPs have suggested (i.e. aisle seats, drinking lots of water, standing/walking every hour or so, etc.).  It might be a little uncomfortable, but worth it IMO.

WildcatPrincess

I plan to at 29 weeks.  The midwife said 32-34 is the cut off for most normal pregnancies and I should be fine.  She did say drink a lot of water and you'll probably be swollen the day after flying.

erbear

sure, why not?

Jasmine1082

It really depends where to. I wouldn't plan to go to anywhere remote, or too far away from a hospital should anything happen (*God forbid*). Also before traveling, I'd get the number of a local hospital and OB office incase. Most likely you wouldnt need it, but It would sure ease my mind to have. GL

witoga

Yes. I flew up until I was around 33 weeks with DS - it is really not a big deal.

L's mommy

I think you would be fine at 30 weeks. I was still feeling pretty great around that time with my first pregnancy.  However I was abnormal and started having pre-term labor so I got restricted to travelling right around that time.  Just have back up plans or trip insurance in case you can't make the trip. 

georgia_peachy

We're attending a wedding in my hometown (12 hour drive or a short flight) at 30 weeks.  My doctor just asked that I carry all my medical documents with me and come in for a check up right before to make sure I'm OK.  They also warned me to check w/ the airline before buying tickets b/c different airlines have different pregnancy flying rules.