for those who've flown while pg

nilly5 · July 2011

Next week I will be flying to Louisville, KY to see a friend of mine. I haven't flown in 10 years, so I'm nervous & I'm wondering what I should bring just in case I don't feel well, or what have u.

StacieJane · July 2011

You haven't flown in 10 years? Holy crap! Oh the money I would have saved ...

I've flown in every trimester. Second trimester there's not much to bring, except a book or a magazine. In first tri, I carried granola bars and almonds to keep morning sickness at bay. In third tri, I took a small pillow for my back and wore really comfy shoes. You'll be fine. Traveling alone is easy --- enjoy it before you add a screaming toddler to the mix.

ETA: Are you bringing your toddler? Because that is a whole other bag of beans.

nilly5 · July 2011

StacieJane:
You haven't flown in 10 years? Holy crap! Oh the money I would have saved ...
I've flown in every trimester. Second trimester there's not much to bring, except a book or a magazine. In first tri, I carried granola bars and almonds to keep morning sickness at bay. In third tri, I took a small pillow for my back and wore really comfy shoes. You'll be fine. Traveling alone is easy --- enjoy it before you add a screaming toddler to the mix.
ETA: Are you bringing your toddler? Because that is a whole other bag of beans.

It's just me!

I don't dare travel alone w/ DS on a plane...oh man..

tl+ct = <3 · July 2011

A snack and grab the biggest water bottle (or two) after you get through security. Drinking all that water will help you stay super hydrated and encourage you to get up and walk around to get your blood flowing. Enjoy!

nark · July 2011

Ditto on the water. I always bring snacks too. I flew in May, and am flying again Thursday. Don't worry - 2nd tri is a great time to travel. Hope you have a great trip!

alexvause · July 2011

I flew in the first tri when I was really sick and it was no big deal.

Lots of water, snacks, and be sure to stretch your legs

DiademChi · July 2011

I flew early in 1st tri and will fly again end of 2nd tri. Service on flights compared to 10 years ago sucks horribly. Remember to avoid the back-scatter X-ray machines (the ones that put you in a solid box, not the clear boxes or the metal detector) and request a pat-down if necessary.

Bring solid snacks. Jelly, pastes, and fluids are forbidden unless in containers that are clearly labeled at under 3 fl oz (not enough to drink from, anyway).

Get an aisle seat so you can use the bathroom more easily.

Also, my doctor told me to not cross my legs while flying and to stretch and walk around as much as possible --- this is to avoid blood clots, which pregnancy + high altitudes puts you at high risk.

Tussie Mussie · July 2011

I flew during the first tri and the only thing I needed that hasn't already been mentioned was preggy pop drops/sour candies. The take-off and landing made me feel so sick and it never used to do that before. The sour candy helped a ton.

Hopefulfish14 · July 2011

Avoid the scanners and request a pat down-its really no big deal. Also, try to get up a walk to the flight, even if it's just to the bathroom twice.

danda+1 · July 2011

I flew across the Atlantic in both the first and second trimesters. My doc recommended lots of water, getting up and moving around frequently, and circulation socks (for the long haul flight - she said shorter ones are no big deal). I brought two liters of water on board with me and drank them both (plus water when the flight attendants went around) on the 8 hour journey. I also brought some snacks with me, but by the second tri I didn't really need them.

Good luck!

EvenAngelsFall · July 2011

its not PG related, but I always bring my slipper socks when I fly in the summer because my feet get sooooooo cold in flip flops onboard! Every time I have flown, people sitting near me have commented "what a great idea, why didn't I think of that?"

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