Air travel in 2nd tri around 23 weeks

[soniebon]

Hi,
Just wondering if anyone knows the cut-off point for domestic air travel,my birthdays 19th sept and hubby wants to take me away interstate and wants to know if i can fly,ill be around 23 weeks pregnant.

[PinkPalace]

i was flying domestically at 32 weeks - i think it is 36 weeks with a letter if you have medical problems

[visitor1]

For most airlines its 35-36 weeks for a single pregnancy and 28-32 for mulitples

Virgin Blue
Women can fly with Virgin Blue until 35 weeks in their pregnancy without producing any documents. After 36 weeks expectant mothers must have a medical certificate issued for medical clearance before they are able to fly.

Qantas
Medical clearance is only required if you are having complications of pregnancy. International travel is not permitted after the 36th week for routine pregnancies or the 32nd week for routine multiple pregnancies. Some countries place limitations on the entry of non-national pregnant women. It is best to check with the local consulate if in any doubt.

For domestic travel there is no restriction for a normal uncomplicated pregnancy but medical clearance is required if you wish to travel past the 36th week for uncomplicated multiple pregnancy.

[M22]

yep. i travellled OS at 23 weeks so you should find it a breeze.

[belfie]

I flew at 24-25 weeks. My obs recommended I take a copy of my history (just in case) and wear support stockings (flight was Melb-Cairns), which I also did. I had no problems at all, and just made sure I got & up down regularly, stretched & drank plenty of water. I've heard if you're looking huge (which you probably won't be at 23 weeks!), they CAN refuse to let you on (never actually heard of anyone having this happen tho!), so a letter from your doc giving your due date (or the history) could theoretically be useful.

[Cassius2]

Hi there!

I flew to europe when i was 27 weeks to 32 weeks. It was pretty good on the way there but when i hit 31-32 weeks it was quite uncomfy.

HTH!

[Ozziehoffy]

Provided you are all good and healthy, should be no probs at all. I was 8 months when I flew Brissy to Townsville. I did ask my doc for a letter JIC I needed it. I didn't need it, but had it anyway.

[soniebon]

thanx,im all healthy but i am showing,will get a docs letter just incase,mmm wonder where dh plans to take me..somewhere warmer than victoria

[Skyeblue]

Im going interstate at 26 weeks, and Im not going to bother with a letter....just hide your bump!

Also, does anyone know where I can buy support stockings from?

[Cassius2]

you can get support stockings from the pharmacy. i got mine from there as i had nooo idea what i was meant to be looking for and the ppl were really helpful in answering my vague pg brain questions!

[Snacks]

Yeah, you'll have no probs. Especially with domestic travel. What a lovely birthday present! Enjoy your holiday!