Is it safe to Fly during first Trimester?

[bub1]

Hi I was wondering if its safe to fly during your first Trimester?

[ss_storm]

I was talking to my doctor about this when we first found out i was pg as we were thinking about flying to Qld for christmas (would only be a few hours flying time). She said it would be fine as it's not a long distance, but just to make sure to have a short walk around frequently and drink lots of water, as pg women are more at risk of developing blood clots. How far do you think you would be flying? If it's just a short trip it should be ok, as should a long trip (like overseas), but depending on the distance maybe have a chat to your GP about it?

[Laranna]

It should be ok, but you could always chat to your GP for peace of mind.

I flew from Frankfurt to Singapore to Perth when I was 5 weeks pregnant (didn't know I was preg at the time) and it was all ok.

[Snacks]

Yep. Should be fine! Always a good idea to stretch your legs etc during long flights anyway I guess the main thing is whether you get morning sickness - can you stand to be in an enclosed space for that period of time and chuck into a paper bag if you need to? :P

[Nai]

I flew from Europe when pregnant with DD (found out I was pregnant halfway round our round the world trip) at about 6 weeks. This time we flew from Thailand as I didn't know I was pregnant. I have had no problems but as the others have said do all the exercises and get up and move around lots.

[DaintreeDream]

I flew from Melbourne to Townsville and back when I was 6 weeks pregnant, not a problem except my morning sickness decided to start on take off from Melbourne and stayed for 6 weeks! Take some travel calm (the one safe for pregnancy), but other than that it was all fine.