Do u think i can fly across the country at 33 weeks pregnant?

Question

Florida to California!

Answer 1

"Negative ghost rider, the position is full."

Seriously though, you'll have to talk to your doctor. Most airlines will require a certificate from your doctor stating you're fit to fly. Most of the time those must be dated within 72-48 hrs of flying. The pressures may cause you to go into labor. Speak with your doctor. If an uncomplicated pregnancy, he/she may allow it, although not entirely likely. Unless there is a dired need to fly, why risk it?

Here are the airlines rules on flying:

America West
Doctor's certificate required if traveling within seven days of due date. Certificate must state that the passenger has been examined and is fit to travel. Certificate must be dated within 72 hours of flight departure.
American Airlines
Medical certificate required if traveling within four weeks of due date (American Airlines further specifies that this rule applies for a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy).
Travel is not allowed within seven days before/after delivery for flights that are less than five hours in duration within the United States. Exceptions may be made if the passenger obtains a medical certificate and is cleared by American Airlines' Special Assistance Coordinator.
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For international travel (or over major bodies of water, as in travel to Hawaii), American Airlines advises against travel within a month of the due date unless she is examined and obtains a medical certificate within 48 hours of departure stating that she is fit to travel. Approval from American Airlines' Special Assistance Coordinator is required within ten days of the due date and seven days after delivery.
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Southwest Airlines
Suggests pregnant passengers at all stages of pregnancy should seek the advice of a medical professional prior to travel.
Pregnant passengers may not be permitted to sit in the emergency exit row depending on their physical capabilities.
Recommends not traveling within 14 days of due date.
Northwest Airlines
Pregnant passengers traveling within a month of the due date must obtain a medical certificate dated within 72 hours of departure stating that she is fit to travel.
Suggests pregnant passengers at all stages of pregnancy should seek the advice of a medical professional prior to travel.
Northwest airlines further suggests toting medical records, booking an aisle seat for freer movement during the flight, wearing comfortable shoes, and placing a pillow against the lower back to ease strain.
Delta Airlines
No restrictions for pregnant travelers.
Delta Airlines does suggest referring to a medical professional to make sure that pregnant passengers traveling within one month of due date are fit to travel.
Alaska Airlines
No restrictions for pregnant travelers.

Answer 2

I think generally you're not supposed to fly in your third trimester...this is not due to the fact that the plane could crash or whether it's safer to travel by car VS plane....the air pressure change can cause some women to go into labor (which would not be good at 33 weeks) and also...in your third trimester they don't like you to travel very far from your OBGYN...you're supposed to stay pretty close JUST IN CASE anything would happen...In your case, being across country from your OBGYN (who knows you and your pregnancy specifically) could be a problem.

Talk with your DR to get it ok....and possibly check with the airline...some airlines won't let people fly if they are past a certain point in pregnancy (because it is a risk)

Answer 3

I think some airlines have policies regarding pregnancy. Ring the airline and check what they say.

I flew 3000km when I was 36wks pregnant because they did not deliver babies in the town where I was and I wanted to be near my mum. I just took a letter with me from my doctor saying that I was healthy in case I had any trouble with the airline.

I do believe they can't discriminate but do make sure you are healthy and that there would be no reason for you not to fly. Go for it!

Answer 4

Yes....it's pretty crazy....Have you ever flown with a baby? Flying by yourself is a real hassle....add a one year old and you are spelling disaster....way too much stuff to carry!!! I'm amused by the comments I see....Obviously people haven't flown lately. It's not the being pregnant part, although 30 weeks, I would check with my doctor first.....it's taking the one year old....It is a bit rough to manoeuvre the airport and security with a 1 year old and the restrictions on food/water etc these days make it even tougher....and while we are talking about restrictions on water....it's important not to get dehydrated, especially at 30 weeks and that is easy to happen while travelling via air these days....

Answer 5

As long as you are not being monitored for a high risk pregnancy, you shouldnt have any problems flying to Cali. Right now the weather is great! Come on over. Have a safe trip.

Answer 6

Check with your OB first, then call the airlines. Some airlines don't allow pregnant passengers past 8 months for fear they may go into labor while in flight.

Answer 7

You should check to see if the airlines will even let you fly. Check with your doctor but you may want to make sure you have a doc at your destination also (maybe your doc can make a referral for you). I would not go unless it was very important.

Answer 8

Yes, but get a note from your ob/gyn for the airline because sometimes they will require that. My ob/gyn told me it was fine to fly back from europe to us up until 37 weeks so unless you have a condition that would prevent that there shouldn't be a problem. pregnant people aren't sick or dangerous, just pregnant.

Answer 9

Double check with your OB, unless you have a risk of clots or early labor then its fine. Once you hit your third trimester most airlines wont let you on a plane, and most doctors wont advise you to fly, since you're too far from your hospital and airlines dont deliver babies.

Answer 10

Check with your insurance company about coverage in california.