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Flying While Pregnant
Asked by R.J. from San Francisco
on October 26, 2008
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My husband and I are conseidering starting a family. We have two trips scheduled next year. How late in a pregnancy do most doctors let a women fly?
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- Hello R., I am a labor and delivery nurse and the docs usually don't recommend flying after 36 weeks. The main issue isn't that it is harmful to your baby but the ai...
- I flew twice while pregnant and doctors vary in how late they will let you fly. Usually not in the final month at the very least. Also check with the airline because s...
- R., Buy travel insurance (be sure to look at the reasons they'll let you cancel a trip before you buy) and go for it (the trip and starting a family ;0). C.
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 W.G. from Los Angeles
on May 16, 2007
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My husband and I have beeen invited to go on a 7 day cruise to the Bahamas only catch is I would have to fly out to florida from california. I will be 7months pregnant...
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- BABY MOON! Take advantage of this opportunity!!! You'll be fine. I went on an airplane when I was 17/18 weeks pregnant and it was fine. Call the airlines asap and let ...
- I flew when I was 6.5 months pregnant and had no issues whatsoever. I have another friend who flew when she was 7.5 months pregnant and she had no issues. The key is t...
- Hi W., I work with children ages 2-3 and two of my children's moms are flight attendants who both flew until the 8th month of both of their pregnancies. I asked th...
Flying with a One Month Old
Asked by E.C. from Miami
on March 22, 2008
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How is flying with a one month old? Any precautions I need to take? I an 21 weeks pregnant and will be a new MOM. So, I have a lot of questions.
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- E....best of luck first and its not that bad...keep telling yourself that seriously...you stay calm and they will feel the vibe...one trick if you have not been told a...
- Congratulations! Bring a bottle (or breast) and feed the baby during takeoff and landing. The changes in pressure cause discomfort in her little ears and she will cry,...
- Hi E. I run a prenatal program where I teach Childbirth, Baby Basics and Breastfeeding and CPR You can come and ask questions. You can also come visit us at Nurt...
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...
Flying in Third Trimester
Asked by R.R. from Detroit
on March 18, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone has an experience with flying in the third trimester. My sister died yesterday and I can't imagine not going to her funeral to be with my fam...
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- I am very sorry about your sister, it must be very difficult for you. I personally would not fly. You could go into labor early, many have with their second, even...
- I flew when I was 34 weeks pregnant...one thing my DR. told me was to get up and walk around to get my blood flowing, to prevent blood clots (something to do with the ...
- So sorry about your sister. You should talk to your doctor. A girlfriend of mine flew while 36 weeks with her second son and delivered him in florida while visiting ...
Airplane Travel and Pregnancy
Asked by K.B. from St. Louis
on October 21, 2010
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Does anyone know the rules about travelling on an airplane while you are pregnant? I'm due in early February, but am planning to travel back to Texas for Thanksgiving...
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- If you feel okay enough to fly then fly but after 32 weeks i wouldnt suggest you to fly.. cuz sometimes that far along could cause you to go into labor early and could...
- First check with the airline. Most airlines are 35 weeks or less. (You are in the clear then being due February. Most OB/Gyn or Midwives are between 32 & 35 weeks dep...
- You shouldn't have any problems (as long as you have had a good pregnancy so far). I flew when I was almost 8 months pregnant with no problems at all! Enjoy your family!
Can't Travel for Holidays Because of Pregnancy.
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on October 21, 2010
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I'm due Christmas day with baby #2, which means we can't travel for Thanksgiving(which is also my birthday this year) or Christmas. My husband and my family live far a...
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- Congratulations ! Our daughter was due around Christmas and we did not travel. We never have been on the road at Christmas because that is "our family time". ...
- Why can't you travel for Thanksgiving? I would invite family. Is your mom coming to help with the baby?
- Stay home, relax and just call people.
"New Baby and a 22 Month Old Son"
Asked by L.Q. from Boston
on May 6, 2008
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I have a 17 month old son & I am due in October. He will be 22 months by then. I am just looking for any advice as to how to deal with the jealousy of a 2 year old wit...
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- I suggest getting books to read with your son about babies and being a big brother. Also tell your son how proud you are of the "big boy" things he does. Encourage him...
- That is exactly the difference between my two girls! My oldest will be three in July and my youngest will turn one in less than a month. Anyway, I found that it help...
- I have kids just about the same age difference apart. My son turned 2 about a week before our second was born. I, too, was worried about the jealousy thing b/c I had...
