Pregnancy and Travel
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Anyone Take a Transatlantic Flight at 7 Months Pregnant?
Asked by C.S. from Minneapolis
on April 9, 2010
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I am pregnant with my second child. My husband and I used to live in Germany and go back to visit occasionally and we are considering taking a trip there this summer,...
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- At that stage in the pregnancy you are still allowed to fly , the only thing you need to consider is the discomfort side of it. You will be sat in a cramped seat for ...
- I flew from CLE to Japan when I was about 5mos pregnant. Not quite the same, as you're usually much more comfortable at 5 vs 7mos. But pregnant is pregnant. I was p...
- I fly to Germany around 6 months. Discomfort was the only issue. I got up frequently and was able to get a front row with a little extra leg room. Your dr may tell you...
Flying While Pregnant
Asked by R.J. from San Francisco
on January 24, 2009
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Is it safe to fly at the end of your 10th week of pregnancy? Most things say it is safe during second trimester. Does anyone know? Or has anyone flown while in thei...
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- You're fine. It's a concern only if you dont want to barf on the plane. (and in the 3rd trimester, have a child-birth drama on the plane. Maybe you'd name your chil...
- Hi R., I flew during my first trimester -- I was about 9 or 10 weeks pregnant and I was just fine. I just made sure that I did not lift any heavy luggage or anythi...
- I actually found out I was pregnant the day before a trip to Maui. So I was roughly 4 weeks along. I had no issues I was told to move a lot because of risk of blood...
Flying While Pregnant
Asked by E.P. from Denver
on January 30, 2008
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My husband and I are planning to take a "babymoon" this spring before our baby is born. I have heard that airlines will not let you fly once you are past a certain po...
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- I think your not supposed to fly/travel when you are in your third trimester...I would just call your OB and ask
- Hi E., I am 25 weeks and planning my babymoon as well! My doctor has advised that it is safe to fly up to 36 weeks in pregnancy. My sister-in-law is also a flight...
- I flew when I was 6mos and 8 mos pregnant with my daughter... and again when I was 5 mos and 8 mos pregnant with my son. My dr said I could fly right up until the end...
Flying While Pregnant
Asked by J.C. from Reno
on October 4, 2008
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Does anyone know how late into your pregnancy you can fly? How bout to another country?
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- Make sure your insurance will pay for the delivery in your new location if you go into early labor. Some insurances just want you to stay close to home after a certai...
- its like 8 months when they dont want you to fly due to the risk of going into labor. it may be earlier if you are high risk. i would talk to your ongyn and see what t...
- definitley check with your docter, things could change further into your pregnancy. My docter had told me aslong has everything looks good 2-3 months is ok.
Would You Attend a Funeral While Pregnant???
Asked by A.C. from Boston
on October 5, 2011
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I have a question for you mama's out there, This year I have had two big losses in my family, we lost my father in-law and my great-grandmother while I was in my first...
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- my great aunt died when i was pregnant and i went to support her daughter. i would do it again. being pregnant would not stop me.
- My father died when I was eight months along. It was very stressful but I never hesitated going because of my pregnancy. I don't see why you shouldn't go unless it for...
- Why would a pregnancy prevent you from attending a funeral??? If you have to travel a long distance, that is one thing, but if it is local, what is the issue? I wa...
Using Pro-active Acne Medication While Pregnant
Asked by M.B. from Saginaw
on July 15, 2008
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I need a third opinion about using pro-active while pregnant. The active ingredient is benzoyle peroxide 2.5 %. I had one docter tell me not to and one doctor told m...
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- My doctor said that I shouldn't use any acne product containing salicylic acid, but that benzoyl peroxide was fine. I found that my skin was much better during pregnan...
- Hi M. It's great that your thinking about this. Woman can come into contact with over 35 carcinogens/toxins in just our hygiene and beauty products. Add in house hold...
- I wouldnt use any medication during the first 12 weeks.. toward the end of pregnancy it is not as criticalthat you do not use meds.. I did take meds prescribed by ...
When Is the Last Date I Can Fly?
Asked by T.P. from Los Angeles
on May 10, 2008
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I am living outside of the USA and want to plan to fly to the USA to have the birth. What is the last date before my due date recommended to fly? I was thinking 1 mont...
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- I flew round trip from Guam to the east coast via Japan (about 30 hours each way) returning at the beginning of my seventh month. I had middle seats most of the way w...
- Hi T., When I was pregnant I had to fly A LOT. My OB told me to stop flying at 32 to 34 weeks, and I did. I guess different OB's will tell you that you can fly up t...
- I also live overseas (Germany), but opted to have my son there. In my opinion, the prenatal care and in-hospital care was better than I would have received in the Stat...
Need Support from Mom's Who Have Experienced Anxiety and Insomnia While Pregnant
Asked by M.R. from New Orleans
on March 4, 2012
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I am 27 weeks pregnant with my second and have been dealing with anxiety and not being able to go to sleep. I mostly experience the anxiety when I cannot get to sleep...
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- I dealt with this in my last pregnancy.. I have sjogren's syndrome (similar to RA in some ways) at the time I was pregnant I didn't know but it's known to cause severe...
- I had a lot of trouble with insomnia during my third trimester with my second. I felt like I just could not shut my brain off at night, it kept rambling on about anyt...
- Dear M., I'm so sorry you're going through this. It's none of my business and you certainly don't have to tell us, but it may be helpful for you to try to target t...
31 Weeks with Hip and Back Pain
Asked by B.M. from Los Angeles
on February 5, 2008
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Hi,
Does anyone have any ideas that can help ease hip and back pain in the third trimester? I am swimming (which seems to help temporarily) and I have been sitting ...
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- what does you OB say? Try sleeping with a small decorative size pillow between your knees and sleep on your good side . Or on your back with the pillow under your kne...
- i too, am 31 weeks and due in april and i can tell you that the BEST thing for any aches and pains, but mostly hips and back, is prenatal yoga. plus it helps your body...
- 1- yoga! yoga! yoga! 2- a good holistic chiropractor experienced with pregnancy. if you are in or near santa monica, i highly recommend Dr. Ashkan Jalili with the San...
Experoences with Placenta Previa
Asked by T.M. from Corvallis
on July 31, 2009
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Hello Everyone, I am almost 16 weeks pregnant and just diagnosed with complete placenta previa. My dr. put me on pelvic rest but said bed rest not necessary unless I...
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- Hi T., I had placenta previa with my son. His now ten years old. Of course it didn't correct itself. It was worrisome and we were ready to expect a premature baby. I c...
- I had complete placenta previa. Mine corrected itself near the end, and I was able to deliver vaginally, at 39 weeks. I never had spotting or bleeding. As far as th...
- I had placentia previa, and it corrected itself at about 20 weeks or so. You just need to take it easy, but don't worry, everything should be okay. It is not usually...
