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When is the best and safest time to travel
by plane during pregnancy?
The very best
time to travel by plane whilst pregnant is
in the second trimester where the risk of
labor during travel is low. It is also the
time when most of your morning sickness will
have gone and you will feel much more
comfortable in your pregnancy. If your
pregnancy is complicated with medical issues
such as spotting, diabetes or high blood
pressure it may be unwise to travel at all
by plane during your
pregnancy..................
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Traveling
Around when Pregnant
Just because
you find out you are pregnant, doesn’t mean
you have to stay indoors for the whole nine
months. If you have travel plans you
shouldn’t have to cancel everything to
prepare for your pregnancy. If you are
looking forward to a long journey try to
reschedule it to within your second
trimester. During your first trimester you
may experience some upsetting morning
sickness which can cause problems during
long trips........
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The
Complete All Round Travel Guide for Pregnant
Women
Preparation:
• Talk to your doctor about your travel
plans, you may need your prenatal chart and
a reference to a doctor at your destination.
• Make sure your travel insurance covers
your pregnancy. This may mean paying extra
premiums.
• Take plenty of water and sick bags for the
journey. If travelling by car, make sure
there are plenty of regular stops at
services so you can stretch your legs and
visit the bathroom. If travelling by plane
book a seat near the middle of the plane
over the wing for a smooth ride and pick out
an aisle seat to ensure you can easily get
up and walk about............
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Ten Safety Concerns for Flying During
Pregnancy Explained
This will be the main question on every
pregnant woman’s lips that has travel plans
abroad. Safety is one of the big concerns
during pregnancy and there are so many
safety concerns that will pop up when
thinking about travelling by plane that you
would have not given a second thought about
before. These are the top ten air travel
safety concerns pregnant women have today
with some helpful information and
advice...........
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Flying During the Third Trimester
Generally speaking there is no cause for
concern when it comes to flying during your
third trimester. However, it is important to
discuss your trip plans with your general
practitioner before you book your flight. If
you booked your flight early on and you find
out you will be in your third trimester
during this time it is recommended you try
to reschedule your flight times as soon as
possible..............
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Flying during Pregnancy in the First
Trimester
Flying during pregnancy is usually best left
until the second trimester when there is no
risk of miscarriage, no risk of labor and no
(or reduced) morning sickness. However, we
don’t always have the foresight to know
exactly when we get pregnant and it
shouldn’t stop you from living your life
normally in the meantime. This means some of
us find out we are pregnant when we are
about to jet off somewhere and it can be
very distressing when you don’t know what to
do..................
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Flying During Pregnancy and Cosmic Radiation
What is Cosmic Radiation?
Cosmic radiation is charged particles such
as protons and helium ions. These particles
move through space and originate from
outside of our solar system as well as the
sun. When these particles enter our Earth’s
atmosphere they collide with various atoms
creating secondary radiation. By the time
this radiation has reached the ground its
intensity is significantly reduced and
minimal................
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Flight Attendants’ Guide to Flying during
Pregnancy
Flying can be scary enough on it’s own
without learning you are pregnant too, but
for airplane workers it can be even more
distressing especially when you have a lot
of questions about flying during pregnancy
and your job...............
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Essentials for Flying during Pregnancy
If you are preparing to fly and are pregnant
you should ensure you do so fully prepared.
Especially when in a foreign country things
can seem very confusing and it’s vital that
you will still have everything you need just
in case. That means there are certain
things you must do and must bring with you
to ensure your journey is as safe as
possible and you don’t take any risks with
your pregnancy................
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DVT and Flying during Pregnancy
What does DVT mean?
DVT stands for Deep Vein Thrombosis. It is a
blood clot that forms in a deep leg vein.
Deep veins are those that are large and the
main supply to all the smaller veins. Deep
leg veins go through the muscles of the calf
and thighs and can’t be seen through the
skin. When you have DVT your vein is either
partially or completely blocked by a clot.
The legs are not the only location where DVT
is possible but the calf is the most
common..............
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Is It Safe to Travel by Plane Whilst
Pregnant?
Travelling by plane is safe throughout a
large proportion of your pregnancy. The
ideal time to fly is between 14 to 27 weeks
which is also known as the second trimester.
This is because in most cases, morning
sickness is likely to have passed, you will
find yourself much more energetic and
healthy and most importantly you risk of
miscarriage is low. It is however advised
that you do not travel after 36 weeks in
your pregnancy so if you have a holiday
planned for this time you will need to
re-schedule...............
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