Flying

Re: Flying

• sloturtle member

  March 2013

  My appointment last week, I asked my OB about traveling in the 3rd tri (I hear it is safe to fly during the 1st and 2nd tri). My OB told me no flying once I get into my 3rd tri and if I want to travel I can't travel further than 3 hours from home (by car).

  From other posts I have ready that flying is ok until about 36 weeks. BUT, look into flight restrictions for pregnant women. Some airlines won't let you travel after certain weeks. Some even require a doctors permission to fly. 

  You can also try to do a search on TB about this question. I have ready plenty of posts about flying that would probably be more helpful than what I know. 
  

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• dhreczuck member

  March 2013

  I flew when I was 6 wks and again when I was 17 wks. It's really not an issue unless your high risk. My Dr. said no flying after 36wks but prior to that car trips and flying were fine, just make a point to walk around a bit every once in a while and drink plenty of fluids. It's always a good idea to check with your OB anyway since everyone's situation is unique to their own circumstances.

  
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• Rubygirl member

  March 2013

  Any time.  My OB told me when I was pg with DS that she didn't have flying restrictions in a healthy pregnancy.  But that anytime after 36 weeks there's always a chance of going into labor.  So I stopped my work travel at that point.  

  

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• kje120 member

  March 2013

  With DS I flew at 14 weeks and at 32 weeks and it was all good.

  

  
  

  

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• danuli8 member

  March 2013

  Generally people start frowning on it at 32-34 weeks, depending on the airline and your doctor. Although airline cabins are pressurized, the changes in pressure upon takeoff and landing could precipitate your water breaking if you are close to going into labor anyway.

  I flew at 17 weeks (long flight, 4+ hours) and was fine. I wore compression socks to keep my ankles from swelling and they worked like a charm.

  I would not want to fly now, believe you me. Just driving around is getting a little uncomfortable at this point.
  

  
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• justadogmommy member

  March 2013

  you can fly in third tri for sure. I flew at 32 weeks and was a flight attendant. check with ur airline policy.

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