Flying whilst pregnant...

[Mama2two]

Hi Everyone.

I live in Qld and will be having to fly to Vic next week ill be around 33 weeks. Does anyone know if its ok to fly? So far i have had an uncomplicated pregnancy so i was thinking i should be ok. Also if you've flown whilst pregnant how did you go with turbulence?

[Michelle71]

Yep - it is fine I went to NZ at 36 weeks (pushing the limits of international flying ) and no one even asked me anything!!! I even had a letter from the OB and was carrying insulin and needles and wasn't checked

Turbulence was fine - I hate it pregnant or not!!

[*Ang*]

I flew international long haul at 34 weeks from London to Perth and have also flown at 37 weeks from Karratha to Perth (only around 2.5 hrs) and was fine. I had letters from docters etc both times and my pregnancies had no complications.

Turbulence didnt bother me at all but I did find that despite best efforts of drinking lots of water, wearing support stockings and doing little leg excercises by the time I got off the plane I had swelled up and this swelling pretty much then lasted right thru to birth and didnt go down.

[tenar]

I flew Melbourne to Hobart (and back) at 31 weeks, no problems at all.

I did get a letter from my doctor saying I was OK to fly, but nobody asked to see it.

I believe that most airlines will take you routinely up until 36 weeks.

Make sure you drink lots, as the air-conditioning means you might get more dehydrated than usual, and get an aisle seat so you can stretch your legs if you need to. You'll be fine.

[Mama2two]

Hi everyone, Yeah i'm not a good flyer at the best of times so will have to see how we go. I will remember to drink lots of water and try to take a walk, oh its so nerve racking lol... I didn't get a letter to clear me to fly but i do have one saying when my due date is so if i get asked thats all theyll get i suppose.
Thanks for your replies, i feel much better!!