its an hour plane ride...is it safe??
2007-11-10 11:20:45 · 14 answers · asked by andres momma<3 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes go on
The good news is that travelling is perfectly safe for most pregnant women. It doesn't matter if you're going on vacation or home for Christmas, if you're travelling by airplane, car or boat, there are just a few things to remember to help make your travel plans more comfortable and safe.
Take snacks.
Snacking on long airplane flights or long car trips can help you ensure that you're well nourished. It is also a good idea to have snacks with you just in case you get stuck in traffic or at the airport. This can help ease common discomforts of pregnancy like morning sickness and feeling faint, particularly related to blood sugar.
Take stretch breaks.
Whether you're in a car or in an airplane, getting up to move around at least every other hour is a must. This is particularly true the further along you are in your pregnancy. This will help prevent soreness and stiffness as well as blood clots.
Be prepared.
It never hurts to carry a copy of your current prenatal record and your insurance card with you. While you don't anticipate problems, it's always a possibility. You can get your prenatal record from your doctor or midwife by simply asking. You will also want to talk to your practitioner about any vaccinations you may need to avoid or restrictions on your travel.
You will probably be asked to refrain from travel during the last few weeks of pregnancy except in cases of emergencies. Many airlines enforce this rule, so be sure to ask before you book a flight.
Stay hydrated.
Pregnant women need a lot of fluids. Travelling makes it very easy to become dehydrated. Be sure that you always carry a water bottle with you. Remember that thirst is not always a great sign of if your body needs fluids.
Dress for the trip.
Be sure to dress appropriately for the trip. When flying in an airplane or riding in a car, you don't always control the temperature. Wearing layers will give you more ease in staying cool or warm as you need to be during the trip.
2007-11-10 11:28:55 · answer #1 · answered by sa_2006 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. At this late stage the airlines will not allow you to fly. I would have gotten the OK from my doctor to fly at 28 weeks, but I would have had problems because I ended up almost losing my son at 29 weeks due to placental abruption. There are too many things that can go wrong and the airlines don't want that responsibility.
2007-11-10 11:34:39 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no medical reason but you need to check with your doc. and the airline you would plan on using because they can refuse to let you fly. They fear having to deliever a baby mid flight no matter how long the flight. Often, when you are that far along they will not let you on even with a doc.s note and sometimes they will let you on the first flight but not the next one. Call and ask before you show up with plans.
2007-11-10 11:25:23 · answer #3 · answered by identicalsnowflake 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I personally wouldn't do it just because I wouldn't want to go into labor during the plane ride!!
You will need a doctors note to ride on the plane and he/she may not grant you permission. You're going to have to talk to your doctor. My sister-in-law traveled when she was close to 8 months along but you're getting pretty close to your due date. Remember, a due date is only a guideline - you could go two weeks early or two weeks late.
2007-11-10 11:25:38 · answer #4 · answered by Due March 9th, 2010 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You have to get your Dr's ok...AND the airlines....some of them have restrictions with someone that far along (because labor could happen in the air)
As far as whether or not it's ok for the baby....just make sure that you walk around a lot...blood clots can form from sitting too long.
2007-11-10 11:26:44 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Sunshine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is not because it can cause you to go into labor while in filght, because of the change in aptitude and in gravity it will cause to baby to come out before time so no it is not good to fly in your third trimester, so no it is not safe but if you would like for your baby to be born in an airplane go for it.
2007-11-10 11:28:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have to have a doctors note saying it is OK after 7 months.
2007-11-10 11:23:18 · answer #7 · answered by My love is on your side ♥ 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you have to get the doctor to okay it for you as they dont really like you flying in the 3rd trimester.
2007-11-10 11:30:37 · answer #8 · answered by Natz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get you doctor's permission, and anyway, I wouldn't. I want to have my baby here at the hospital we're already preregistered at.
2007-11-10 11:26:04 · answer #9 · answered by Piaz 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. I don't know the exact reasons, but my doctor, and every doctor that I know of, has always said that the later in your pregnancy, the less you should travel.
2007-11-10 11:23:51 · answer #10 · answered by Ens5909 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋