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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...
Cure for Morning Sickness and Flying???
Asked by K.P. from Chicago
on July 10, 2007
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I am about 7 weeks pregnant with my second child. I am going on vacation in about a week, and the flight is about 4 hours. With my last pregnancy, I didn't have ANY ...
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- I am 7 wks pregnant and had morning sickness in my last pregnancy (and I have it in this one too) and here is my suggestion. Try a 1/2 tab of Unisom (25mg tab, I belie...
- Eat candied ginger or take ginger tablets that you can get at a health food store.
- Honestly I do not have the flying experience issue cause I never fly in my 1st trimester however you may want to try ginger beforehand or try also there are belly pop...
Certificate for Flying While Pregnant?
Asked by H.A. from San Francisco
on June 3, 2010
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Hi there,
I remember being asked for a certificate when I was pregnant last time when checking into a flight. Luckily I had one!
Does anyone know how far in adva...
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- Sounds like you already have your answer-United only wants a cert if you are in your 9th month and must be dated 24-72 hours prior to flight. If you are still conce...
- since you won't be 9 months pregnant i don't see that it should matter. get the note as late as you can, and have the dr. put your due date, which will show you are no...
- Is there anyone else in the office that can give you a note? What about your regular Doctor?
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.
Pregnancy
Asked by T.M. from New York
on August 24, 2010
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I'll be turning 40 in December and hubby & I have been talking about having another baby. I had a miscarriage back in 2007 and I'm deathly afraid of another. I know th...
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- Only you can know the ultimate answer, and I love what Denise P. said about how you would feel if you were handed a baby tomorrow to care for -delighted or panicked? S...
- I had so many miscarriages between my 3rd and 4th child it wasn't funny, we actually lost count after a while. Yes it is hard to go through but when you finally carry ...
- It's really a personal decision between you & your husband. and because it may be your "last chance" (which it isn't) isn't a reason to have another baby. If you f...
Flying 2.5 Hours 6 Months Pregnant & with a 16-Month Old
Asked by G.J. from Washington DC
on February 12, 2012
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Hello Ladies,
I'll be flying on a 2.5 hour trip soon so my family can visit with my 15 month old son before baby #2 comes along and I can't travel much. I'll be 6 mon...
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- I would get him his own seat so you are both more comfortable. Check your car seat it will tell you if it is FAA approved, they all have labels on them stating if they...
- I would buy an extra seat for a number of reasons. I traveled throughout my pregnancy and once my baby was born. Lugging around a car seat, diaper bag etc is a pain bu...
- I would buy him his own seat. I traveled 4 months pregnant with an 14 month old on my lap and it was miserable. My son couldn't get comfortable because of the belly in...
Travel to Mexico 3Rd Trimester?
Asked by L.D. from Washington DC
on March 16, 2011
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Am I crazy for going? My brother is getting married in Riviera Maya and I plan on going barring any complications. I will be 33 weeks at the time - any other mamas t...
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- I didn't read ALL the responses, but this is my take. My daughter is now two months old. At the start of my third trimester I went to England for a month with my f...
- I wouldn't do it. There's no way on earth I would want to deliver my child in a mexican (or really any other foreign country) hospital. I have had a few friends wh...
- Nope. I wouldn't put myself or baby at risk. Maybe they can do a webcam service so you can be included in the wedding too. Ask-- its a win-win! Best wishes, M
International Travel in 3Rd Trimester
Asked by K.R. from Dallas
on November 8, 2010
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Hi everyone. My boss has requested I come to London for work when I will be 33 weeks pregnant. He understands if I can't b/c of the pregnancy, but nonetheless, I wou...
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- Better find out what the airline says about it. There is a cutoff for most of them, and you have to have a letter from your doctor if you show a lot. The airline rea...
- I flew on a domestic flight at 35 weeks and had no problems with the actual flying. My only issue was the long treks across the airport terminals. My advice would be...
- Depends on your Doctor okaying it....not just the Mid-wife saying so... Depends on the airlines... each being different Depends... on IF say, you do go into labor e...
Pregnancy Question
Asked by J.K. from Milwaukee
on September 23, 2011
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Can wireless internet or GPS be harmful during pregnancy?
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- hmmmm can anyone truthfully answer that question? did your dr.tell you to stay away from it?...
- While there is some concern over them, there is nothing that I have found to be a for sure negative to your baby. I wouldn't worry too much over it!
- These things are just like cell phones and such that transmit signals thru 'invisible' satelitte technology. If they were dangerous there is unfortunately nothing tha...
