If you're flying during your second trimester, it's a good idea to stay hydrated, think about wearing support stockings to avoid clotting on long flights, and make sure you've done your research on hospitals located near your destination should an emergency arise.
Carrying twins or more? Your health care provider might recommend you stop traveling after 20 weeks. How late in pregnancy can you fly? If you're relatively healthy—and not at risk of complications like preterm labor, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or placenta previa —then you're usually OK to travel up until 36 weeks, though some OB-GYNs may prefer you stay closer to home near the end should you encounter any complications or in case your baby comes sooner than expected.
High-risk patients—and especially those with pregnancy-induced hypertension , diabetes, sickle-cell disease—may be advised not to fly after 24 weeks—or not at all. Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic does pose more risks for pregnant people. Because of this, you'll want to limit your exposure and follow CDC travel recommendations to stay healthy. That said, the CDC has put out new guidance for traveling if you're fully vaccinated aka two weeks after your last shot.
While travel is mostly OK, you'll definitely want to talk to your health care provider about your specific situation, what's safe and what's not, and whether or not you should get the COVID vaccine while pregnant.
By Melissa Mills April 13, A pregnant woman's circulation is already under strain — the lower cabin pressure inside a plane can theoretically increase the risk of blood clots. Drink plenty of water to reduce the risk of dehydration. Keeping up your fluid intake will also reduce the risk of DVT. If the flight is smooth, walk up and down the aisles every half hour. If the flight has turbulence, stay in your seat, but flex and extend your ankles frequently.
If you are feeling short of breath or light-headed, ask one of the flight attendants to give you breathing oxygen. Car travel and pregnancy If travelling by car: Make frequent breaks to stretch your legs and visit the toilet. Always wear a seatbelt. Fasten the lap sash across your lap and under your bump, fit the shoulder sash above your bump and between your breasts. Avoid wearing the lap sash across your bump as a sudden jolt could cause your placenta to separate from your uterus.
If you are sitting in the front passenger seat, move your seat well back from the dashboard to reduce airbag impact in case of a collision. If you are driving, have your seat as far back from the steering wheel as possible, while still being able to drive safely and comfortably.
It may help to tilt the steering wheel downwards, away from your belly. If you are involved in a collision, however minor, see your doctor. If you have contractions, pain or bleeding after an accident, see a doctor as soon as possible. Let them know if you have a rhesus negative blood group, as you may need to have an anti-D injection. Consider joining a roadside assistance program that can help you in case of a breakdown, and always carry a mobile phone.
Heat and sun exposure and pregnancy If travelling in hot weather: Carry a water bottle with you and drink water frequently. Stay in the shade or inside during the hottest part of the day. Protect your skin by wearing loose-fitting clothing, a hat and sunscreen. Avoid rushing or overexertion — plan your activities and give yourself plenty of time. Overheating during pregnancy If you feel weak and dizzy, light-headed or even slightly nauseous, it may be a sign that you are overheating and dehydrated.
Remember: to seek shade or go inside, drink a glass of cool water and lie down to bring down your temperature by using a fan, placing a cool, wet cloth on your forehead and the back of your neck, or running cool water over your wrists. Sporting activities and pregnancy Certain sporting activities carry an increased risk to your unborn baby. Activities to avoid include: Water-skiing — coming off the skis could force water into the vagina. Scuba diving — the changes in blood gases may harm your baby.
Snorkelling is fine and scuba diving to depths of less than 18 metres 60 feet is reasonably safe, but check with your doctor first. Saunas and hot tubs — raising your body temperature can harm your baby. Horseback riding — the motion of horseback riding carries a risk of placental abruption separating the placenta from the uterus. Falling from or being kicked by a horse carries a high risk of trauma to your baby, or even death. High-altitude activities such as mountain climbing — at heights over 3, metres, the oxygen level in the air is low.
This reduces the oxygen available to your baby. Pregnant women are also more vulnerable to developing altitude sickness. Something went wrong on our side, please try again. Show references AskMayoExpert. Health considerations for air travelers: Pregnancy considerations. Rochester, Minn. See also Allergy medications during pregnancy Ankle swelling during pregnancy Antibiotics and pregnancy Aspirin during pregnancy Baby brain Pregnancy back pain Breast-feeding while pregnant Childbirth classes Couvade syndrome Dental work during pregnancy Thinking about exercise during pregnancy?
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Last updated on 7 May When is it safe to travel while pregnant? Before flying Prior to boarding your flight, you should have already seen a doctor to clear you for air travel. Be sure to pack the following to manage the likely symptoms you will experience in the air: Compression stockings during pregnancy Wearing compression stockings during pregnancy prevents blood from pooling and reduces the risk of an elevated heart rate in both mother and child.
Additionally, compression stockings may reduce the risk of varicose veins, phlebitis, and thrombosis. Gas medication Intestinal gas will expand as the cabin pressure decreases high up in the atmosphere.
This can cause you to feel pain and pressure in your stomach. Taking gas remedies can reduce the pain you experience on your flight. Nausea medication Turbulence on a plane is inevitable.
Being pregnant can make any irregular motion feel a lot worse. Taking nausea medication can help make your flight experience a lot smoother.
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