What's the latest you can fly (short trip)?

[Jac]

My OB has said no air travel after 28 weeks. Anyone know if that sounds accurate or is it a little conservative? Does air travel have any affect on premature labour and if not why couldn't I travel into my third tri? TIA

[Mummyof2under2]

Hmmm i flew to England when i was 18 weeks and flew back when i was 22 weeks - a little different to your stage.

I was told though that they usually don't recommend air travel after 36 weeks if i remember correctly.

[Jac]

I was told though that they usually don't recommend air travel after 36 weeks if i remember correctly.

That's what I thought so am wondering what the justification is for 28 weeks. If it has an impact on the baby/early labour then I definately wouldn't fly but am not sure this is the case?

[Mummyof2under2]

Is your pregnancy classed as high risk?

[2girlz]

I also thought about the 36 week mark was the cut of I flew at 24 weeks and had no probs. I think they say not to fly after 36 weeks of pregnancy due to a chance of bubs being born early and you being away from your regular hospital not because of a medical risk. 28 weeks does seem a little early

[Jac]

Is your pregnancy classed as high risk?

Not at all. First child born almost on due date and no complications with this pregnancy.

[belfie]

I just flew at 24/25 weeks (literally flew back today - 3.5 hr flight both ways) and had no probs. So a bit earlier than you, but when I checked the airline sites, they all said that later would be fine too, but that if you're looking big, you may need to provide proof of due date so they know you're not gonna pop any sec. Apparently they can refuse to let you board if they're sus.

My obs advised me to take a copy of my history and to wear support stockings (which i did). Incidentally was able to get the support stockings for HEAPS cheaper through the hospital than the pharmacy. Happy to give the details of where I got mine (as I'm in Melb also) PM me if you want

[meagan]

Hi,

My doctor told me it was fine for us to travel on our planned holiday to the US. We will be returning at 32 weeks. Her said i could fly long haul until 34 weeks.

[Cassius2]

I flew to Italy when i was 27 weeks and came back at 32 weeks. i had to carry around an official form from my OB stating how many weeks pregnant i was and when bubs was due...
i know the airline i went with allows it until 36 weeks. but at 32 weeks i was pretty uncomfortable in those tiny economy class seats!