Have to fly to my parents place next month, ill be around 6 months by then. Bas thoda worried about the long flight. Anyone travelled by air in pregnancy, was it fine?
Haan, air travel is generally safe in the second trimester, but first and third trimesters are slightly risky na. Mere gynac ne bola tha stretch breaks lene ke liye walk karte raho plane mein. Ek baar doctor se permission le lo.
I had to keep checking my thyroid levels and plan my travel around my doctor appointments. Air travel is mostly okay till 36 weeks, but a quick checkup with your doctor is highly recommended before you fly.
If you have to travel, choose an aisle seat so you can easily go to the washroom or stretch your legs. Keep all your medical files and doctor's number handy in your handbag. It's safe but being practical and prepared saves a lot of stress!
For me, I had some bleeding issues in my first trimester, so my doctor strictly banned air travel. Every pregnancy is different, so please don't book any tickets before getting a green signal and a fit-to-fly certificate from your gynac.
I travelled during my 5th month and it was fine, but managing my GD meals at the airport was so hard! If you do travel, carry your own healthy snacks and drink lots of water. But yes, ask your doctor first before planning.
