Flying to UK at 26 weeks preg, back at 28 weeks - Any Advice?

[Shar]

Hey all
I am flying back to the UK for Christmas I will be nearly 26 weeks on the way over and 28 and a bit ont he way back.

Has anyone done this? If so any advice / things you would have done to make it easier more comfortable (apart from 1st class!!!!)??

Also I asked my middy if I should wear the flight socks, she said 'if you want', anyone else think I should?

THANKS

[*Ang*]

I flew back from the UK to Perth at 34 weeks with DD1. The staff on the plane were fantastic and so accomodating.

Drink lots and lots of water and I did wear the pressure stockings. Despite all this there was a noticable difference in my fluid retention when I got off - ie I was quite swollen in my legs so be prepared for that.

I would also take any docters notes etc that you have just in case something was to happen.

And wherever your stopover is make sure you walk around heaps.

[boobaloo]

make sure you do your excercises, drink lots of water, and definately use pressure stockings, i had a dvt earlier and the year, and it is definately something you don't want. i also agree with getting a letter from your obgyn saying your'e safe to fly etc

[Shar]

Hey
Yes always up the water heaps before hand and on the flight, always wriggle legs, feet etc anyway and my guess is I will be up and down more often for the toilet anyway

Have to get a letter from docs from airline so will be checked day before flying and will take my notes with me.

Think I will get some socks as you both said.

Thank you for your replies

[boobaloo]

also, maybe you should ask your dr if you should take some panadol or something for the flight, will make your blood a bit thinner and decrease the risk of dvts.

[Shanti]

Yep you will be fine, just keep moving and getting up and drinking lots of water. The girls have given great advice.

I'm flying next week, to Singapore 8hr flight but I'm only 17wks. Although I'll still keep active etc on the flight which I'm quite sure my 22mth old toddler will ensure!!!! haha

[Shar]

Thanks Shanti, enjoy your trip!!!! Are you wearing the stockings?

Like you I will be kept busy by the other 3!!, although my 14yr old doesn't really count but my 9 mth old that will be crawling by then ............FUN FUN FUN

[Shanti]

Thanks Shar! Likewise! You have a nice trip too.....
My DH is a nurse so I'm going to ask him to get me some of those stockings when he does his shift tomorrow night!! Thanks for reminding me

Oooooh yeah, you'll be 3 times busier than me