Can you fly whilst pregnant?
05 July 2005, 07:46 PM
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Can you fly whilst pregnant?
Apologies if this is a stupid question, but I'm about to book a surprise holiday for my wife who is 10 weeks pregnant.
A couple of folk have mentioned that it isn't a good idea to fly at this time?
Its our first child so I'm not exactly clued up on these matters... anyone clarify?
A couple of folk have mentioned that it isn't a good idea to fly at this time?
Its our first child so I'm not exactly clued up on these matters... anyone clarify?
05 July 2005, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by andy97
Check with your GP
Its a surprise so I can't tell my wife, and I'm not making an appointment with MY GP just to ask if pregnant women can fly! lol
05 July 2005, 07:58 PM
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Should be OK, it's the later stages that airlines might refuse her.
There was some research done on female flight attendants who flew an average of 74 hours a month, they had a slightly higher rate of miscarriage in the first trimester.
Look at it this way, while it's impossible to say there is no risk, there probably isn't. Look at how many women abuse their bodies with drink, drugs and smoking until they realise they are pregnant (some continue to do so) and their babies are OK.
My wife flew back from NZ (26 hours) last year while 6 weeks.
There was some research done on female flight attendants who flew an average of 74 hours a month, they had a slightly higher rate of miscarriage in the first trimester.
Look at it this way, while it's impossible to say there is no risk, there probably isn't. Look at how many women abuse their bodies with drink, drugs and smoking until they realise they are pregnant (some continue to do so) and their babies are OK.
My wife flew back from NZ (26 hours) last year while 6 weeks.
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05 July 2005, 08:14 PM
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I was told by the airline i travelled with i was ok at 7 months....after that they didn't want to know. Don't know what their theory was. My GP was also happy with the 7 months limit.
Down side was the seats were uncomfortable
Down side was the seats were uncomfortable
05 July 2005, 08:36 PM
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Without a doctors note (i.e. medical clearance), BA won't accept you with pregnancies beyond the 36th week.
I realise that's actually 9 months but that's what my BA guide says
I realise that's actually 9 months but that's what my BA guide says
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05 July 2005, 09:07 PM
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most airlines draw the line at 31wks
if you find a good airline and a helpful gp you may be able to push it to 34
we were in tunisia recently with a paramedic who was at 34 wks!!! and had come out on a commercial flight
M
if you find a good airline and a helpful gp you may be able to push it to 34
we were in tunisia recently with a paramedic who was at 34 wks!!! and had come out on a commercial flight
M
05 July 2005, 10:26 PM
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I flew from finding out I was pregnant until round about 5 months, I think it is anywhere after 7 months that it is advised not to fly as most airlines do not have the medical care on board and the same goes for if you are travelling on a ferry
In a post earlier about trimesters and not having a clue lol
0-3 months is the first trimester
3-6 months is the second trimester and
6-9 months is the third trimester
Or atleast thats what my doctors told me lol
In a post earlier about trimesters and not having a clue lol
0-3 months is the first trimester
3-6 months is the second trimester and
6-9 months is the third trimester
Or atleast thats what my doctors told me lol
05 July 2005, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by what?!
I can't! lol
Its a surprise so I can't tell my wife, and I'm not making an appointment with MY GP just to ask if pregnant women can fly! lol
Its a surprise so I can't tell my wife, and I'm not making an appointment with MY GP just to ask if pregnant women can fly! lol
i think you can in your 1st and 2nd trimeseters as long as there have been no problems with things like high blood pressure etc but am not certain..
05 July 2005, 11:13 PM
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Phone up the NHS help line for advice.
I am now totally risk averse, so would advise against it, but that's just me. A lot also depends on where you are flying to, if it is Outer Mongolia then I would say 'no', but if it is a developed country then 'go for it'.
I am now totally risk averse, so would advise against it, but that's just me. A lot also depends on where you are flying to, if it is Outer Mongolia then I would say 'no', but if it is a developed country then 'go for it'.
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05 July 2005, 11:17 PM
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Hi
We have just come back from Egypt and one of the girls who came is expecting twins .. she was told by her GP she was OK to fly up to 28 wks ( 7 months ) then it was a No No
Simon
We have just come back from Egypt and one of the girls who came is expecting twins .. she was told by her GP she was OK to fly up to 28 wks ( 7 months ) then it was a No No
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05 July 2005, 11:19 PM
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J - Dont let her fly until she's 3 months gone & then not after 7 months
Doc told us that so we had 2 cancel ours
(but i went off with the lads 2 marbella
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Doc told us that so we had 2 cancel ours
(but i went off with the lads 2 marbella
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05 July 2005, 11:34 PM
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Cheers for the replies folks.
Had a look at the NHS website and they say...
The wife will be 15 weeks at time of flying, so going by most of the advice above, we should be okay. He hopes
Had a look at the NHS website and they say...
After 12 and before 25 weeks is generally the safest time to travel. This is called the second trimester. The first trimester (up to 12 weeks) is when you may be suffering ‘morning sickness’; there is also an increased risk of miscarriage during this time. However, there is no current evidence to support any link between flying and increased risk of miscarriage.
After 25 weeks (third trimester) there is a risk of an increase in blood pressure as well as the chance of giving birth prematurely due to stressful conditions or illness. Every pregnancy is different, so it is advisable to discuss any concerns with your doctor.
After 25 weeks (third trimester) there is a risk of an increase in blood pressure as well as the chance of giving birth prematurely due to stressful conditions or illness. Every pregnancy is different, so it is advisable to discuss any concerns with your doctor.
06 July 2005, 07:56 AM
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If I were you I'd check with your wife !
I know you want to give her a suprise - but she might have something to say about wether or not she's happy about flying while preggers !
I know you want to give her a suprise - but she might have something to say about wether or not she's happy about flying while preggers !
06 July 2005, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by what?!
I can't! lol
Its a surprise so I can't tell my wife, and I'm not making an appointment with MY GP just to ask if pregnant women can fly! lol
Its a surprise so I can't tell my wife, and I'm not making an appointment with MY GP just to ask if pregnant women can fly! lol
Your wife doesn't know she's pregnant?
Hell of a surprise
06 July 2005, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Jap2Scrap
It's a surprise?
Your wife doesn't know she's pregnant?
Hell of a surprise
Your wife doesn't know she's pregnant?
Hell of a surprise
06 July 2005, 09:06 AM
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Guy in the office had a call from a friend two days ago. They went to hospital cos wife had stomach pains - she gave birth to a 7 lb baby - neither knew anything about it
06 July 2005, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by KiwiGTI
You have to be taking the pi**, that's a normal (smallish) sized baby, she'd have to know she was pregnant.
. Apparently when she went in to hospital she started to suspect - but not before
06 July 2005, 09:18 AM
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You have to be taking the pi**, that's a normal (smallish) sized baby, she'd have to know she was pregnant
I know it doesn't apply to the thread starter, but we flew to the Algarve when the missus was 7 months - if you're close to the cut off point where airlines may refuse to take you, then its best to have a doctors note confirming how preggers she is, no complications etc
