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pregnant women with certain underlying conditions are at increased risk of problems and should check with their doctors before flying. These conditions include:

conditions include:

Severe anemia
Sickle cell disease
A history of blood clots
Placental insufficiency

The lowered air pressure in a pressurized airplane cabin has minimal effect on the fetus. During the flight, air pressure is adjusted to approximately that of between 5,000 and 8,000 feet above sea level. Although you and your baby will both have less oxygen in your blood than you would at sea level, your bodies will adjust to this.

Some pregnant women worry about exposure to electromagnetic radiation from the sun at high altitudes. Although the exposure increases at higher altitudes, it's still very low and won't increase the risk of birth defects or miscarriage.

Check with the airline b4 flying

2006-07-21 16:29:27 · answer #1 · answered by Life 5 · 0 0

Main problem is the effect of pressure changes on the mother. There is insufficient study on possible impact of pressure on the unborn baby that is why after a certain term, most airlines do not accept pregnant mothers onboard. And the plane is not equipped to handle childbirth in flight!

2006-07-22 12:33:21 · answer #2 · answered by peanutz 7 · 0 0

Airlines recommend not allowing expectant mothers flying beyond the 8th month only for emergency purposes. An aircraft may not be able to land fast enough if there are complications of the she goes into labor.

2006-07-22 00:29:45 · answer #3 · answered by southrntrnzplnt 5 · 0 0

I flew until my 31st week at least three times a week. Working. It's up to your doctor and the baby's mother.

2006-07-22 00:09:59 · answer #4 · answered by skyhigh 3 · 0 0

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