Australia trip

rouckm · December 2015

Hello Ladies, my name is Martina and I am in my 18th week. My hubby and I live in the Czech Republic, he is Australian I am Czech... We booked a three week trip to visit his parents before we found out I was pregnant. The trip should happen while I am at the end on my 26th week to 30th. Has anyone have an experience with long haul flights and traveling in their 7th months. I know it's very variable I have no problems so far, but as people here in Czech are not used to travelling long distances I am hoping to find someone who has done it before... I really want to go but worry. It's my first baby and I am 33... So anyone there who is an experienced traveller while pregnant? What is your opinion?

and_peggy · December 2015

I have two 12 hour flights tomorrow to Moscow and then to Singapore. I'm 19 weeks

buffythevampireslayer · December 2015

I fly to Hawaii for work from the east coast of the U.S. and the flight is 10.5 hrs. The first thing I would say is if they are selling upgrades to first class and they are reasonable--consider paying for them. On the longer flights they often have lie back seats so you can keep your feet up and get rest. If not I would spring for economy plus or comfort to get extra legroom so you can stretch out a bit.

Make sure you get up to walk at least every two hours. I would also suggest compression socks. Drink a lot of water. If you aren't in lie back seats, get one of those neck pillows so you can sleep and bring noise canceling headphones as well.

If you get nauseous at all still (even if you don't, I'd prepare for it) I do well with sour patch kids on planes. Super random I know, but something like that, that can be sucked on, helps me a lot when I travel if I get nauseous. I bet mentos would also do the trick or ginger candy.

Good luck--and be sure to clear travel with your doctor! As long as your pregnancy is normal flying at this time should be fine but make sure your doc knows.

Also, check the airline's policy. They all have different ones. Some require a doctor's note past a certain point.

Australia is amazing, have an incredible time! I also love the Czech Republic, I studied abroad in Prague!

ayeshaohara · December 2015

You're brave. That's a LONG flight to do while pregnant. I'm Australian and live in Canada so I've done it enough times to know. Like PP said, check airline policy and make sure you're cleared with your doctor. Most importantly, get travel insurance!!!

Try and request an extra legroom seat if you can't cheaply upgrade.

Where are your layovers?

mumbolino · December 2015

Get travel insurance! I had to cancel my Australia to Germany flight last night as I cannot sit for more than an hour without being in agony. Other than that: try to score nice seats and make sure you wear those sexy support stockings and drink plenty and move lots. Also check airline policy as others here have said and carry a letter from your doc which clears you for travel.

dramaphile · December 2015

if your seats are not assigned yet, you can call the airline a few days ahead of your flight and they may be able to ensure you get an aisle seat since you will have to get up so much. I did this on a flight to Europe when I was 18 weeks. They keep a few seats unassigned for disabilities/special needs.

Get compression socks or tights and make sure to get up and walk around every 1-2 hours. I set an alarm on my phone to make sure I got up, and would go to the restroom and walk a lap up and down the aisle. Talk to your doctor or midwife about symptoms to watch out for in case of blood clots. Bring extra snacks and drink lots of water. Get travel insurance, and make sure it covers pregnancy complications/emergencies.

rouckm · December 2015

Thank you all for your answers !

Jenly17 · December 2015

@zasinger what do you do for work? I want to be your assistant!!

mmemartinez · December 2015

I am going to France also for work for two weeks at 30 weeks. Provided everything stays normal my doctor is fine with it as is the airline. We land back in Chicago when I'm at 32 weeks so I'm a little nervous but I'm going to do what everyone above has said! Old navy has compression exercise leggings so I will probably buy those and the socks. My doc said to walk around once every hour. I'm sure by then I'll have to pee that often anyway.

mumbolino · December 2015

You guys could also ask about heparin injections. Sometimes, doctors prescribe them for long haul flights, they are basically blood thinners that keep you from clotting.
But obviously, that's something you have to ask your doctor about :-)

and_peggy · December 2015

Ok, as promised, here are my tips. I am currently in Singapore. I had two 12-hour flights day before yesterday.

Get up as much as possible. I made this happen by drinking as much water as I could stomach. You have to keep your blood circulating. I was in a middle seat but my husband was in the aisle so I didn't mind getting up often. If you feel weird about climbing over people then be sure to get an aisle seat. Drink water like crazy. Even though I got up at least every 2 hours, and wore tight socks, my legs and ankles still swelled. They're almost back to normal but it was terribly uncomfortable the entire trip.

Pack a ton of snacks. Eat a meal as close to the flight as you can. This saved me. Airplane food is a cruel joke so I rarely ate more than a few bites. Fortunately I assumed that would occur so I had a bunch of snacks on standby. The flight attendants were great and helpful so make sure to let them know you may need extra assistance. They brought me fruit and stuff.

Lastly, don't stress. It truly was uncomfortable but I'm here now and baby is kicking away. Keep a routine and remember to enjoy yourself!

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