American flying to Romania while pregnant???

Question

Does anyone now what Romania is like?hospital wise?I am 31 weeks along its for work.Just want to make sure if i go into labor early i will be okay.

I am a historican

Historian sorry about that

My man offered to come with me

Answer 1

Are you sure you should fly at 31 weeks? I think a lot of airlines refuse to take you after 30 weeks. You WILL need to check that out.
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By Dr. I. Dale Carroll

With more and more pregnant women traveling for either business or pleasure, the subject of air travel comes up quite often. What is and is not advisable will vary greatly from one pregnancy to the next, but some general rules apply.

For one, the dry air in the plane, eating on the run and irregular schedules predispose to dehydration. Prolonged sitting, especially in a cramped position, also tends to cause blood clots in the legs and pelvis. Pregnant women are particularly prone to blood clots anyway so this is a particular hazard to them. To prevent dangerous blood clots we recommend drinking plenty of fluids but not caffeine or alcohol as these aggravate dehydration.

We also advise sitting in an aisle seat so that there is room to stretch and more freedom to move around. If possible, upgrade to business class for the same reason. The extra legroom can also help one prevent the swollen feet that so often complicate pregnancy. One should not sit more than 90-minutes without getting up and walking around. (Hopefully a brisk fluid intake will make bathroom trips necessary more often than this.) On smoking flights, seating should be in the non-smoking section to avoid nausea as well as the exposure to cigarette smoke.

The extra fluid intake may also help to prevent constipation -- another aggravating difficulty in pregnancy. The stomach and intestines are apt to not empty well during pregnancy, allowing gas to build up in the intestinal tract. This gas can cause uncomfortable swelling as altitude increases so it is best to wear loose-fitting clothes.

Pregnancy, with its increased demands on the heart, can make high altitudes different. As commercial airliners are pressurized, airline flights are not a problem from this standpoint unless one has pre-existing heart or lung disease. But traveling to high altitude destinations could be an added stress and should not be undertaken without an obstetrician's advice. The increased cardiac demands will also cause fatigue so it is a good idea to allow extra time for rest.

One probably unfounded worry about air travel is radiation exposure. With the thinner air, more of the sun's radiation can reach us. It is unlikely, though, that anything short of daily trans-Atlantic flights in the first trimester would allow enough radiation exposure to be harmful.

Many of the complications of pregnancy should cause one to think twice before undertaking long trips, however. Bleeding during any trimester, whether from a threatened abortion, placenta previa or whatever the cause should make one hesitant to be in a situation where prompt medical attention is not available and there is not a safe blood supply. Similarly, premature labor or conditions that predispose to it (such as twins or a history of premature labor) would be considered a good reason to stay home near one's medical provider. Diabetes during pregnancy, when tight blood sugar control is so important, may be a good reason not to be changing time zones and thus needing to recalculate insulin dosages. And so it goes. A routine pregnancy is rarely a reason not to travel. But a complicated one usually is.

Finally, it is wise to check airline rules and regulations when traveling while pregnant. For the reasons mentioned above, many airlines will not allow pregnant travelers to fly beyond a certain gestational age or without a note from their physician. There is no standard rule that applies to all airlines. You will need to check with your particular carrier. And get it in writing for it is not unusual for the agent at the gate not to know the rules.

Copyright 2000 by Dr. I. Dale Carroll and The Travel Doctor. All rights reserved

Answer 2

I am a Romanian living currently in Japan. I have traveled all over the world and I can tell you the medical system in Romania is nothing to worry about. All procedures regarding labour are available in the public hospitals, but if you want luxury and extra care, you can always go to a private clinic. I recommend Medsana. Take care!

Answer 3

Some airlines will not let you fly past 32 weeks so check the rules out before booking your plane trip. Good luck and Congrats!!

Answer 4

let's put it this way.. if you were my wife i 'd do anything to stop you from travelling ANYWHERE if you are on your 31st week. If something happens I want you to have the best care I could get you and the child... I don't think you can get that in Romania honestly... stay home your child comes before anything else...

Answer 5

I am 16, Romania is my birth country and my home.
I can tell you that 16 years ago, when my mother gave me birth, I was a healthy baby and I still am a healthy teenager.

Answer 6

Private clinics are very good. They will take good care of you so don't worry. Also in case of emergency public hospitals are also good but you'll stumble on the birocracy.
Good luck.

Answer 7

I hope you have both MMr bec measles is a popular disease.It's like a 3 world country

Answer 8

Its the runway that does it. Bumpy runway and its 'Dont push' in five languages on the plane.