at what point can't you fly on a plane?

Question

just wondering...bc i could possibly be pregnant, and we're planning a trip this summer. i've heard after 3rd trimester. is this true?

Answer 1

It depends on the airline - they'll have it posted on their website. In my case, Air Canada's regulations prevented me from flying I think it was 4 weeks before my due date without a 'note from the doctor' - I felt like I was in high school again, needing a doc's note.

So if you're not yet sure you're pregnant, you're fine with flying this summer, unless you have some major complication that puts you on bedrest or something.

Have fun!

Answer 2

You can fly whenever but they dont recommend past 4 weeks till your due date for no other reason that you may go into labour and youre stuck in a metal box a few thousand feet in the air, away from your physician. I was also worried about this but have been looking into to and there is absolutely no proof that it harms the baby.
If i doubt ask your physician but if you are not a high risk pregnancy then there should be no problem. Check with the airline though as some have limits and may need a doctors note

Answer 3

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.h...

Answer 4

Once you're in your third trimester the airline will require a note from your doctor, but it is still at the discretion of the airline whether to allow you to fly or not.

Answer 5

I am flying at 29 weeks pregnant and have completely checked out the answer to this question! You are urged not to fly after 30 weeks, however every airline is different! You contact your OB physician first and have his or her ok to fly first. It is smart to get a letter from your OB stating that he or she is ok with you flying and what your EDD (expected delivery date) is. Then call the airline that you are flying with and ask their policy. I am flying with Southwest in May, and they were very nice and understanding. They said that they will allow pregnant woman to fly up to 35 weeks!

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 6

it's not recomended to fly as late as I did during my last pregnancy, but I flew from baltimore, md to sacramento, ca. when i was 8 mos. pregnant. Things were fine though + I had a healthy pregnancy from the beginning luckily.

Answer 7

You can't fly in your last trimester.