Is it safe for a pregnant woman to fly when shes 1 month away from do date?

Question

Its a 2 hour flight from S.F. TO AZ. But I heard of radiation, and gravity and descending effects can cause to the baby. She is due on April 24. As of, I believe, Monday , she will be full term and the risks can be less or more?

Answer 1

Airline policies for pregnant travelers

You can fly on commercial airlines without restriction during your first and second trimesters, but during your third trimester you may run into some restrictions.

Airlines rely on an "honor policy" when it comes to enforcement, so it's the passenger's decision to notify agents that she's expecting and how far along she is. Ticket agents won't mention travel restrictions unless asked, so inquire about them when you book your seat.

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All airlines recommend you consult your physician before travel at any time during pregnancy. Play it safe by getting a "permission-to-travel" letter from your doctor. You won't -- and shouldn't -- get one if your pregnancy is considered high-risk. Be sure to take your due date into consideration on the return trip, too. And before you plan a cross-country or international flight, remember how you'll feel squeezed into a seat for hours.

Reviewed by Aaron Deutsch, M.D., August 2006

If you have a normal, healthy pregnancy, it can be perfectly safe to fly during most of it. Discuss your trip plans with your doctor or midwife, however, before booking your flight. In certain high-risk cases, your healthcare provider may advise you to stay close to home throughout your pregnancy.

You may find that your second trimester — weeks 14 to 27 — is a perfect time to fly. Once you're past the first trimester, in all likelihood your morning sickness will be behind you, your energy levels will be higher, and your chances of miscarriage will be low. However, you shouldn't travel after 36 weeks.


Before you leave, have your prenatal caregiver refer you to an obstetrician or midwife at your destination in case you need medical attention during your vacation. If you'll be traveling during your second or third trimester, it's a good idea to carry a copy of your prenatal chart. The chart should include your age, the date of your last menstrual period, your due date, the number and outcomes of any prior pregnancies, your risk factors for disease, pregnancy-related lab tests and ultrasounds, medical and surgical history, and a flow sheet of vital signs taken at each visit.


source: http://www.babycenter.com/general/6976.html

Answer 2

The doctor will have to confirm this with you as well as your airline as they sometimes have a limit on how long a pregnant woman can fly for. From what I know, a short flight like 2 hours is not a concern but you need to check with both airline and your doctor straight away.

Answer 3

You would have to get your doctors approval. Most airlines won't even let you get on the plane if you are in your last month of pregnancy, unless you have a doctors approval. I think it is mostly the turbulence, because it can cause you to go into labor and they don;t want a baby being born on the plane.

Answer 4

I have heard that travelling by air in the last trimester is anyhow not advisable, but the best answer can come from your doctor,please consult your doctor before flying at any cost.

Answer 5

I'm not to sure but i do know some airlines won't let you travel with them after 6 months just in case.

Answer 6

You should get the ok from your dr. It is not recommended to fly past 36 weeks.

Answer 7

Need MD's approval

Answer 8

Check with your Dr. He/She will give you informed advice on this topic

Answer 9

she will be fine, at the very worst she might go into labor. but i doubt it