This may be one of those "are you seriously asking this question" questions. Sorry in advance if it is. I have compound hetero mthfr and am on extra vitamins and baby aspirin to treat it. I'm supposed to flying cross-country at the end of July and I'm now wondering if that's such a smart idea given that being in planes increases the average person's risk of blood clots, and I'm clearly not the average person in this case. I think I'm extra sensitive to this because my last m/c occured a little over a week after taking the same cross-country flight.
I have a call into my peri to get her opinion, but I'm curious what others in this situation have done. Thanks!
Re: Those with mthfr, have you flown?
I'd definitely ask the doctor. It's probably completely fine but with your history I'd be more worried.
I haven't flown since being pregnant and have mthfr. I probably would never have even thought about it causing a problem if I hadn't read this post. But it's best to be safe and ask.
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I am also on baby aspirin and extra vitamins, and I flew at 23 weeks with no problems and/or restrictions from my Dr.
If you are on the right dosages of medicines, your blood should be as thin as an average person.
Being pregnant can increase your chance for blood clots, so make sure you pump your feet often while seated on the plane, and try to walk around a time or two if you can ?
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