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- Medical Video: Can I travel by flight during pregnancy?- Dr. Shefali Tyagi
- Be careful when boarding an airplane during pregnancy, if ...
- When is the right time to board an airplane during pregnancy?
- The risk of traveling by airplane during pregnancy
Medical Video: Can I travel by flight during pregnancy?- Dr. Shefali Tyagi
Pregnant does not mean you have to stop your traveling hobbies as well business trip needed for work. It's just that you can't just go around during pregnancy because there are some rules that must be met for the safety of you and your baby, when you decide to get on an airplane during pregnancy.
Be careful when boarding an airplane during pregnancy, if ...
In general, traveling by airplane in the womb age of the first and second trimesters is still relatively safe. Even so, keep consulting your doctor, especially if you have health problems during pregnancy, such as:
- Blood spots appear
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Premature birth in a previous child
When is the right time to board an airplane during pregnancy?
Most pregnant women admit that the second trimester (weeks 14-27) is the most appropriate time to travel by airplane. You have passed the period morning sickness and the energy that is owned again increases. If you go for business, the tight schedule is not an obstacle. If you go for a vacation, you don't need to carry a stroller, diaper or toy in your suitcase.
If you have a baby with a good pregnancy condition, you are still allowed to fly until you reach 36 weeks of gestation. But sometimes, airlines do not want to bring pregnant women with a womb of more than 28 weeks to avoid the potential for preterm labor.
Before flying, you should ask for written permission to make a flight from a doctor or midwife. The letter must state the estimated date of delivery and state that you have been examined and that it is not possible to give birth within the next 72 hours.
Because the policies of each airline vary, make sure you are looking for information on flight restrictions before ordering a seat. Also consider the gestational age when returning home from the trip. Also, avoid small planes without pressurized cabins (unpressurised cabins).
Of course, airline policy is not the only thing that must be considered. You are required to be more realistic about all possibilities including medical emergencies. Are you ready to experience early contractions in the midst of an expedition to African grasslands? As much as possible, avoid traveling to places that do not provide emergency medical services.
The risk of traveling by airplane during pregnancy
Even though the risk is small, going on a plane while pregnant can cause thrombosis (blood clots) and varicose veins. Wearing support socks (not tights) when you fly can help maintain blood circulation and relieve swollen tendons. You might also be able to try knee-high socks specifically designed to be worn when traveling by plane. For maximum protection, wear socks before getting out of bed in the morning and use all day.
In addition, you may have heard that exposure to natural radiation from the atmosphere while flying can increase the risk of miscarriages or abnormalities in the womb. Flight attendants and business people who fly hundreds of times a year may have a higher risk of miscarriage and disabled babies when they are pregnant. However, don't worry if you only go several times a year using airplanes.
