Tips for Flying?

dianne2007

Sunday we leave for our babymoon and have 2 very long flights (5hrs+ each). While I am excited for the trip, I want to make sure I am as prepared as possible for the plane ride. Anyone fly at 19/20 weeks or later during their pg and have any help suggestions to share??

cookie_queen

I'm not as far along as you're asking about but I just flew this past weekend. It was only a 2 hour flight and I'm not going to lie it was hard. I have another flight to chicago booked at 23 weeks for my shower and I'm not looking forward to it.

My tips: 

Aisle seat (you will want to get up often to move around and stretch plus go to the bathroom) 

Pack an empty water bottle in your carry on (fill it up once you're through security and the flight attendants will fill it up for you as the drink cart goes by) 

Get a travel pillow (I found one at target cheap and sewed a case for it, helps with low back)

Pack lots of snacks 

Wear comfy layers (I was dying and almost puked while they had the air off before take off and then was cold in flight) 

 

ams8099

cookie_queen:

I'm not as far along as you're asking about but I just flew this past weekend. It was only a 2 hour flight and I'm not going to lie it was hard. I have another flight to chicago booked at 23 weeks for my shower and I'm not looking forward to it.

My tips: 

Aisle seat (you will want to get up often to move around and stretch plus go to the bathroom) 

Pack an empty water bottle in your carry on (fill it up once you're through security and the flight attendants will fill it up for you as the drink cart goes by) 

Get a travel pillow (I found one at target cheap and sewed a case for it, helps with low back)

Pack lots of snacks 

Wear comfy layers (I was dying and almost puked while they had the air off before take off and then was cold in flight) 

 

Great info! I will be flying at Christmas at 23 weeks. These tips will come in handy! 

mbjmaybebaby

I flew to Mexico at 18 weeks and this is what my doc said:

1. Aisle seat (we paid more for the ones with extra room)

2. Empty water bottle to fill...plan to drink several.  You should be up to pee a couple times an hour.

3. My doc  made me wear maternity support pantyhose to prevent swelling/blood clots.  They sucked to wear but they worked.  

4. Get up and walk around a lot (peeing will help you do this).

dianne2007

Thanks ladies!  I just bought compression hose. We are flying first class and of course I get the aisle seat, so at least I will be close to the bathroom and will have extra leg room. I have to remember about the water bottle though. Going to stock up on snacks tomorrow.

iluvadam

I agree with everything the other ladies said.  Hydration is the most important thing!!  If you get dehydrated you will start to contract and it will be very uncomfortable.

Have fun!!!

hispenguin

cookie_queen:

I'm not as far along as you're asking about but I just flew this past weekend. It was only a 2 hour flight and I'm not going to lie it was hard. I have another flight to chicago booked at 23 weeks for my shower and I'm not looking forward to it.

My tips: 

Aisle seat (you will want to get up often to move around and stretch plus go to the bathroom) 

Pack an empty water bottle in your carry on (fill it up once you're through security and the flight attendants will fill it up for you as the drink cart goes by) 

Get a travel pillow (I found one at target cheap and sewed a case for it, helps with low back)

Pack lots of snacks 

Wear comfy layers (I was dying and almost puked while they had the air off before take off and then was cold in flight) 

 

I flew in my first trimester, but I did all these things to help make my flight more comfortable. The aisle seat definitely helps on a longer flight, ours was 5 hours as well.

DaniDuran

Last month, I took 14 flights, when I was between 18 and 21 weeks and was absolutely fine. Two flights were very long -- 10 hours each -- and others were anywhere from 25 minutes to 3 hours. My doctor said I would be OK as long as I drank plenty of fluids and walked around every hour and a half to two hours. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes -- leggings are great -- and shoes -- flats are perfect -- and enjoy your babymoon!