Is it safer to fly before 12 weeks of pregnancy or the end?

Answer 1

Well, airlines won't let u generally if u are over 28 weeks as they don't want u giving birth onboard. I flew once before 12 weeks on a long haul and had a miscarriage after (not saying it was the flight but.....) it is bestto go in 2nd trimester

Answer 2

Both are generally considered safe, and you can fly up to around 32 weeks of pregnancy.
I flew when I was a few weeks pregnant and had no problems, although some people worry about the radiation when the fetus is developing in the first trimester.
I am also flying on Friday, at 26 weeks.
Flying is probably most comfortable at the start of pregnancy.

Answer 3

Carry on flying. As long as you are fit and well there are no contraindications to flying at this time. Most airlines now have an upper limit of 36 weeks, howvever they will require a "fit to fly" letter from your Doctor after about 26 weeks. This letter usually has to have been signed within 10 days of you travelling. The advice is as always do some leg exercises on the plane, get up and walk around if you can and consider wearing some compression stockings. All these things are designed to reduce the risk of developing a DVT. You will also need to abstain from caffeine and alcohol 48 hrs before flying and drink plenty of clear fluids. The advice to pregnant women is that you have to consider that it is safe to fly howver if an event happens (such as bleeding or prmature labour) during your stay in a foreign country most airlines will unwilling to carry you. The final decision always rests with the airline and so you need to check with them on their policies.

Answer 4

Airlines have a policy on this. Without a letter from a doctor saying it is sfe for you to fly an airline will not let you fly after 28 weeks. Why don't you fly between 12 and 24 weeks just to be safe

Answer 5

i think more nearer to 20 week mark (2nd trimester) as with the early stages you can still be suffering from morning sickness or feeling unwell,in the second trimester thats usually finished and your bump is not to big to make you uncomfortable sitting on a long flight. i would strongly advise not to fly towards the end as 1) you will feel VERY uncomfortable 2) most airlines wont let you at this stage.
if you feel you could manage flying in the early stages then there is not a problem either.

Answer 6

My wife flew at 2 weeks, 3 weeks, and 6 months. She had no problems. I have just heard do not fly at the end. My thought on it is that you do not want to be far away from home when you go into labor.

Answer 7

As far as I know, long distance flights arnt advisable in late pregnancy. Id go before 12 weeks, think youd be more comfortable flying before you get a big bump too!

Answer 8

Its better to fly the 1st/2nd trimesters, doctors do not recommend flying later, I believe sometime between 32-36wks. However under certain circumstances ie. emergencies, your doc will allow it, just check with your doctor first to make sure everything is healthy with you and the little one, wouldn't want to go into labor 32000ft in there air!

Answer 9

it's better to fly in your 1st and 2nd trimester depending on how long the flight some air line wont even let you fly in the third trimester

Answer 10

I flew at 7 months pregnant,i felt a certain amount of discomfort,i.e pressure.It scared me and i would not recommend it.
Most doctors advise not to fly after 7 months anyway.