Flying at 31 weeks?

Cozfijibride

Has anyone done it? Thoughts?

Im going to Florida at 31 weeks (only 2hr flight). I went to the dr. yesterday and they don't recommend flying after 25 weeks. Yes, my ob is conservative.

But Im just wondering how it was for you?  

KWood2011

I am flying at 31 weeks and I am going to Florida too. My doc said I am fine to fly to 32 weeks. So I am not worrying about it. I think you will be fine as long as you are having a healthy pregnancy. 

erinanderson78

My best friend and I are also going to Florida (Sanibel Island) with our husbands in April. I will be 20 weeks and she will be 31 weeks. She's getting a letter from her doctor but he gave her the green light. Our doctors don't seem concerned with it. 

Cheerilee

I'll be flying at 30 weeks - also a 2 hour flight.  My doctor told me I'd be perfectly fine flying through mid-June and I'm due at the end of August.  The 6-8 weeks before I'm due, she'd rather me somewhat close to home, though.  

I haven't yet asked about a 22 hour drive mid-June.  Of course we'd stop halfway but I assume since I'm OK to fly, I'm OK to ride.  I guess I should double check.

mlf625

I flew cross country alone with a 16 month old at 28 weeks, it was no big deal at all.  Just get up and walk around a couple times.

FallinLove2011

Check with your airline, some will refuse to let you on. Even with a dr note, they all have their own policys

 

mlf625

FallinLove2011:

Check with your airline, some will refuse to let you on. Even with a dr note, they all have their own policys

Uh, exactly where did you get that info?  At 31 weeks I don't think there's a single airline that will raise issue - if they have restrictions, they're usually for within 7 days of your due date - and I've never heard of a woman being asked to show proof of that, anyway.

Are you confusing airlines with cruise lines?   

mommabear7182

It should be fine. I flew at 33 weeks with DD.

E3A7AGGIE

mlf625:

FallinLove2011:

Check with your airline, some will refuse to let you on. Even with a dr note, they all have their own policys

Uh, exactly where did you get that info?  At 31 weeks I don't think there's a single airline that will raise issue - if they have restrictions, they're usually for within 7 days of your due date - and I've never heard of a woman being asked to show proof of that, anyway.

Are you confusing airlines with cruise lines?   

I have never done any research on it, but my dr. told me the same thing ((to check with the airline if I plan on flying)). Even if it seems silly, rather be safe than sorry.  

Mc_Newlywed

mlf625:

FallinLove2011:

Check with your airline, some will refuse to let you on. Even with a dr note, they all have their own policys

Uh, exactly where did you get that info?  At 31 weeks I don't think there's a single airline that will raise issue - if they have restrictions, they're usually for within 7 days of your due date - and I've never heard of a woman being asked to show proof of that, anyway.

Are you confusing airlines with cruise lines?   

Just to play devil's advocate- there are airlines that have restrictions. Here's one:  

 https://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/specialAssistance/travelingWhilePregnant.jsp

 

drbethc

I stopped flying at 26 weeks because of the way it affected me...I was also on a 6 hour flight. I swelled very badly (edema) and started got sick with turbulence from the nausea...My doc like yours, is very conservative and recommended that I not fly at all...

mlf625

Mc_Newlywed:

mlf625:

FallinLove2011:

Check with your airline, some will refuse to let you on. Even with a dr note, they all have their own policys

Uh, exactly where did you get that info?  At 31 weeks I don't think there's a single airline that will raise issue - if they have restrictions, they're usually for within 7 days of your due date - and I've never heard of a woman being asked to show proof of that, anyway.

Are you confusing airlines with cruise lines?   

Just to play devil's advocate- there are airlines that have restrictions. Here's one:  

 https://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/specialAssistance/travelingWhilePregnant.jsp

 

Um, yeah.  Which reads exactly as I said, that IF there is a restriction it's likely for within 7 days of your due date.  Not 9 weeks before:

"For domestic flights under five hours, travel is not permitted within seven days before and after your delivery date." 

 

jdsummerbaby

I'm flying from San Francisco to Hawaii when I'm 27 weeks and I'll be 28 weeks flying back. My doctor approved and told me I could fly anytime before 35 weeks. I also think this decision has a lot to do with your health. 

zappatini

I had heard up to 34 weeks was ok unless you have complications.  Personally, I wouldnt want to though cause I'm already getting uncomfortable traveling.