Relocating overseas while severely Pregnant... Is it okay to FLY?

Question

We are moving in the summer & I will be REALLY pregnant then...
FLY, should I deliver here & then go, take a cruise or stay with my in-laws out-of-state?

Answer 1

Most airlines won't let you fly beyond your 7th month. A cruise would probably be barred for the same reasons. You're better off waiting until you've delivered.

Answer 2

You can fly. However...

Most airlines won't let you fly if you're more than 36 weeks (although how they would know, I have no idea). It's not that flying is risky; it's just that they don't want you going into labor on the plane. A cruise ship would probably have the same policy. (My doctor always said it was fine for me to fly up until then. She didn't want me flying after 36 weeks either--again, not because it was unsafe, but because she didn't want me delivering away from home.) If you DO fly, make sure that you get up and walk around, drink lots of water, and do some exercises in your seat to keep your blood moving.

I think the bigger issue is, unless you stay home until the baby's born, the fact that you'll be away from your regular doctor, in a foreign country, when you deliver. This might not be a big deal if you can identify a doctor in your new home area, transfer your records, and have your current doctor talk to your new one. Also make sure that your insurance and all that is set up, and any other administrative junk is taken care of.

You should really talk with your doc.
Or military wives who've had this experience and can give you some practical advice about what you need to do.

Answer 3

Military maybe? You are allowed to fly up until you are 7 1/2 months preggy. And depending on the location, you might really prefer an overseas birth. I suggest going and delivering there. Otherwise you'll have to wait about 2 months after the birth until you can fly (waiting for baby's passport). I'd rather be in the new place than live with my in-laws for months! I'm in Germany right now and the prenatal care on the economy is better than on base. Especially delivery. They won't IV you unless its needed and if you do end up needing a c-section a hospital near me actually does mini tummy tucks on the c-section ladies. Needless to say, preggy ladies around here love off-base options. So if you can, I'd say deliver overseas. If the dates are pushing it, you might get his orders moved up faster (if military). This is something people do all the time. Don't let it worry you. I'd much rather have my husband there for delivery and the first two months than his parents. Especially if its the first child. And flying with a 2 month old and all that luggage will suck worse than flying 7 1/2 months preggy.

Answer 4

it is quite significant.. you ought to call your embassy, I observed as mine and that they suggested i ought to fly earlier 7 months for the size of the flight. additionally they say you ought to face up and walk around a minimum of each 2 hours, or you may harm your infant as your blood rigidity is low besides, and in an airplane even decrease, alot greater disadvantages of thrombosis. 4 to 5 months you're at a stable time to commute, although in case you may keep away from vacationing long distance that's consistently greater valuable, yet while it relatively is already planned i'm hoping you relish your trip. Many companies wont enable you to fly on your seventh month regardless of a letter from a doctor, in case you may discover your tummy alot make certain you have a letter out of your physician for the airline and immigration asserting which you would be able to fly... additionally some international locations are a splash strict on giving visas to pregnant lady so call the embassy of the ocuntry you will bypass to earlier flying aswell i'll fly from Mexico to Australia (My living house, Aus) in could i'll be 6 months so have been looking into all of this alot better of success and a secure adventure

Answer 5

I would say, try to leave a few weeks prior to be 30 weeks, many major airlines now have a cut off on flying at 30 weeks and require a note from your OB stating the weeks geatation you will be at time of flight, I was denied by all airlines to take a 2 hour flight at 30 weeks

Answer 6

I would really consider staying in the states until the baby is born. Moving into a new house, far from your family, in another country, with everything in boxes, no car, no equipment for the baby, no doctor, no hospital, possible language and cultural barriers, possible different beliefs on the birth process, no friends to help with the first week, no one to help at home if you get sick and have to stay in the hospital (is husband suppose to just take off from his new job to care for you)

I understand that you and your husband really want to be together for this event, but that is for you, not maybe for the baby. I might consider staying stateside until the baby is born, let the new grandparents help you to get stable and on your feet before you fly, and give your husband a chance to get your home stable before you bring home a new baby.

Answer 7

you need to tell the doctor your date for flying and check with him. Most of the time it's not smart to make a long trip in your last month. You may want to have the child here, then move. But if the doctor thinks it's safe, go for it. but always check with him first instead of friends or family.

Answer 8

Its not the best idea to fly when heavily pregnant as the air compression could bring on early labour.
I think you should deliver where you are then fly over once the baby is a month or so old!

Answer 9

No, you can't fly for longer than 2 hours after 34 weeks. If it were a very short flight, yes, but you say overseas. It would be best to wait until after the baby is born.

This is because once on the plane, should anything happen, (and sometimes does due to the pressure change on your uterus and cervix) you will not be able to land immediately (over mountain ranges or oceans) and it will jepordize your baby's life and yours. Is this worth it to you?

Answer 10

There's no such thing as SEVERELY pregnant. Jeez. You need to write down how many months along you'll be.

Also, it's so hard to tell because you could develop problems or have a hard pregnancy, even halfway through so i'd definitely not book the flight and do it some other way to be sure you haven't wasted your money.