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Flying during 2ww?

brooklynesquebrooklynesque member
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My IUI is tomorrow and then I'm onto the 2ww.  I probably have to fly for work at least once during the 2ww -- and my acupuncturist (a traditional Chinese medicine guy) always says he thinks that's a bad idea.  Has anyone had an RE or other doctor caution them against flying during the 2ww or early pregnancy?  I'm not sure if I should actually try to avoid it or assume the acu is just being overly cautious. 

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  • gundy21gundy21 member
    I hope it is ok - I will be flying during mine this cycle.
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  • MelleTXMelleTX member

    I have never heard any valid reasons why you should not fly in early pregnancy. The embryo is pretty well protected in there. Not sure what the concern could be...cabin pressure?

    I would think flying would be fine. 

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  • AbeilleAbeille member

    I have never heard of it being a problem.

    I traveled very early in my 1st pregnancy. I had the blood draw for my 2nd beta in the morning and a flight to France the same night...all with the blessing of my RE.  I was just really uncomfortable during the trip b/c of the side effects of the supplemental progesterone. But there was never a risk to the pregnancy due to my travels.

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  • brooklynesquebrooklynesque member
    imageMelleTX:

    I have never heard any valid reasons why you should not fly in early pregnancy. The embryo is pretty well protected in there. Not sure what the concern could be...cabin pressure?

    That's my assumption.  I can't think of any other reason, other than radiation, which doesn't seem like it would be that great a risk if you're not flying constantly. 

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  • owlprofowlprof member

    I fly during my 2ww almost every month, and my doctor said it was fine.  I've never made it to early pregnancy, but I can't imagine it would be a problem. 

    PS:  most airlines let you fly up to at least 36 weeks.

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  • MrsJordanalmondMrsJordanalmond member
    i flew to the caribbean and back during the 2ww.  spent a week on the beach drinking with friends.  i think the relaxation helped with implantation.  my acupuncturist knew i was flying and didn't say anything ... then again, i was going for fun, not work.  good luck.
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  • brooklynesquebrooklynesque member

    imageMrsJordanalmond:
    i flew to the caribbean and back during the 2ww.  spent a week on the beach drinking with friends.  i think the relaxation helped with implantation.  my acupuncturist knew i was flying and didn't say anything ... then again, i was going for fun, not work.  good luck.

    Now that's a 2ww regimen that makes sense to me!  :-) 

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