When to stop flying?

gibbonlove

My work is looking to send me on a business trip to another office in January which would put me at 31 to 32 weeks.

I'll probably need a doctor's note, regardless, but would you trust flying at this time, or  is that cutting it too close?

blair1027

I flew at 29 weeks and was absolutely miserable! The plane was boiling hot and trying to get into one of those bathrooms was a joke! Also, I've never been one to get air-sick (Been flying since I was 3) but with the LO in there things were completely different. Turbulence made him do somersaults and I had to try and find ways of propping up my feet without making the flight attendants mad...

I just don't recommend flying in your 3rd trimester if at all avoidable!! Oh and not to mention the BH contractions that I had between flights! I thought I was going into labor on a couple of occasions!

   

jesselayne8

I flew at 34wks and it wasnt bad at all.  Depending on which airline you fly, you may not need a doctor's note (I didnt with Delta).  The flight attendents treated me like royalty! 

mkarns

Just this past weekend I flew to Aruba and back home to Virginia. The only issue I had was that my feet got swollen on the flight home. Other than that, it was the same as any other time. Enjoy your trip! Oh and drink tons of water!

Julia_JJ

Another 34-week flyer who didn't really have an issue. Get an aisle seat so you can move around if needed. I flew Frontier, and they suggest checking with your doctor beforehand but don't require a note; check the carrier's website or call their Customer Service number to see what their requirements are for pregnant travelers.

spolan

I flew transatlantic at 30 weeks and had no issues whatsoever.  Just try to get up as much as you can, drink a ton of water, and wear compression stockings.  Whether or not you need a note depends on the airline, but I was supposed to need one after 28 weeks (British Airlines), but was never asked.  I would be sure that you bring something that documents your EDD.

That being said, I popped a fair amount in the past 2 weeks and I am less comfortable even sitting at my desk than I was.

tanya_1984

I flew at 36 weeks, a 1 hour direct flight, Westjet airlines said they needed a doc's note after 32 weeks so I got one but no one ever asked, I had no issues