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
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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
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.
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?:
Is your pregnancy classed as high risk?
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
Not at all. First child born almost on due date and no complications with this pregnancy.:
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 :)
I think you need to speak to your ob and ask why he/she is saying 28 weeks.
I would also ring which ever airline you are considering flying with and ask their policy on the matter too.
I was told i needed a letter from my dr to say i was fit to fly when i was pregnant but the airline said it wasn't an issue until later in pregnancy but i had the letter anyway:)
Hope this helps:
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Virgin
Many women fly while pregnant and have no difficulties. We recommend that you discuss your travel plans with your doctor before flying, particularly during the later stages of pregnancy.
We require you to travel with medical clearance during pregnancy if the following applies:
* Pregnancy with complications.
* Multiple pregnancies after 34 weeks.
* Normal pregnancy after 36 weeks
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Jetstar-
If you are pregnant and your travel is Domestic Travel:
* you have a normal pregnancy , no medical clearance is required.
* you have a complicated pregnancy , medical clearance is required.
* you have an uncomplicated multiple pregnancy , medical clearance is not required provided travel is completed by the end of the 36 th week of pregnancy. There must be 28 Days between the date travel is completed and the date on which you are due to give birth. You must carry a letter from a registered/licensed medical practitioner stating that your pregnancy is progressing normally and specifying the date on which you expect to give birth.
If your travel is International Carriage:
* you have a normal pregnancy, all of your travel must be completed by the end of the 36th week of your pregnancy. There must be 28 Days between the date travel is completed and the date on which you are due to give birth. You must also carry a letter from a registered/licensed medical practitioner stating that your pregnancy is progressing normally, and specifying the date on which you expect to give birth.
* you have a complicated pregnancy, medical clearance is required.
* you have an uncomplicated multiple pregnancy, medical clearance is not required provided travel is completed by the end of the 32nd week of pregnancy. There must be 56 Days between the date your travel is completed and the date on which you are due to give birth. You must carry a letter from a registered/licensed medical practitioner stating that your pregnancy is progressing normally, and specifying the date on which you are due to give birth.
We do not represent that travel is safe for you at any particular point during your pregnancy. You must seek advice from your own medical practitioner. The periods referred to are only our minimum requirements
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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 embassy or 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.
Yep, 36 weeks. My dr told me they only put the restriction on domestic flights because they don't want you to go into labour or have bub on the plane, not because there are any medical risks.
Ok cool, thanks everyone. At least the airlines are ok with it (I was wanting to go to QLD around 32/33 weeks for a week stay) and being that I'm on the small side and not noticabley pregnant I should be fine. I still think my OB said it had something to do with flying causing premature labour but cannot find any data on internet to support this.
My OB didn't want me to travel more than an hour away from the hospital after 31 weeks as he had bad experiences with patients going into early labour in other states and having to spend months in hospital away from their home state. In these situations there is nothing the OB can do. So it may be that yours is being conservative due some bade experiences.
I flew with DD at 34 weeks interstate - and then recently at 22 weeks.
At 32-33 you should be fine as long as your preg is progressing normally.
I flew at 34 weeks with DD from London to Perth and had no problems barring a bit of swelling. And flew with DS at 37 weeks from Karratha WA to Perth (a 2 and a bit hour flight), took a medical certificate with me but they didnt even bother asking.
Unless you have complications then 31/32 weeks should be fine.
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.
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!:)