My husband and I have a trip planned next month, and I've just found out I'm in my early pregnancy, maybe around 6-7 weeks. I'm a bit concerned if it's safe to travel by flight at this stage. Has anyone done it before?
I was too scared to even sit in a bumpy auto, let alone a flight in early pregnancy! What if there's turbulence or pressure issues? Please double-check with your doctor before booking anything just to be absolutely safe.
My saas was completely against any travel in the first trimester, she got so scared! But I had an urgent trip so I asked my gynac first. If your doctor gives a green signal and you have no complications, it is fine.
Since I had a history of PCOS and we conceived after a long time, my doctor strictly advised me to avoid flying in the first 12 weeks. Every body is different, so please don't take any risk without asking your own doctor first.
I traveled in my second month and honestly, the worst part was throwing up in the tiny airplane washroom! If you don't have bad morning sickness, go ahead. Just carry sick bags, trust me on this!
I completely understand the worry and confusion about traveling right now. I was also super anxious about flying in my 8th week. My doctor did a quick scan, saw everything was perfect, and then allowed me, which gave me immense peace of mind.
Generally, flying is safe in the first trimester unless you have spotting or a high-risk pregnancy. Just get a fit-to-fly certificate from your gynac. Walk around a bit in the aisle and keep yourself hydrated.
