Air travel in first trimester

Dear Pavi,

Thank you for the information.

Nice to know that you had a safe travel.As you mentioned, I think i can get help from the Airport staff. Do they be really friendly, in India? Do I need to ask for the aisle front seat informing that I'm pregnant?

I need to check the Airline website for inf. reg this.I'm travelling in JetAirways.Do u hav any idea abt this airline?Pls. do post if u have any idea or inf.

Thanks.

Bye,
Pinky.

Dear Sree,


Thank you for the wishes.

cheers,
Pinky.

Dear dms,

Thanks a lot for your inf and wishes.

I had a check up with the Dr. and I got a certificate that says I'm fit for travel.Need to take a photo copy yet.No idea abt 'Travel band'.Planning to reduce the luggage as much I can.

Sure'll inform you all who replied once I reach US.

Cheers,

Pinky.

Dear friends,

For my thread on Air Travel, many of you replied and gave nice informations.It was very helpful to me.

Now I reached US safely with my kid.I justed wanted to inform you guys who helped me with ur inf.

Thanks you all.

Bye,
Pinky.

Originally Posted by pinky2

Dear Pavi,

Thank you for the information.

Nice to know that you had a safe travel.As you mentioned, I think i can get help from the Airport staff. Do they be really friendly, in India? Do I need to ask for the aisle front seat informing that I'm pregnant?

I need to check the Airline website for inf. reg this.I'm travelling in JetAirways.Do u hav any idea abt this airline?Pls. do post if u have any idea or inf.

Thanks.

Bye,
Pinky.

Hi Pinky,

I love the jet airways..the staff is very friendly...and the planes are new and clean..good movies...individual screen behind the seats..do ask for the aisle or the front one that will give you more leg space..

all the best
Shweta


OOPSSS my advice is late..

hi all,

Can a lady travel in flight (say a trip to India) during her pregnancy? I am not the person still just wanted to know about it. Heard that in the intial 3 months and last 3 months she cannot travel irrespective of her health condition is it so?Whatz the general advice Doctors give to pregnant women regarding travel?

Plz someone do share with us ur experience. Thanks.

Dear shweta,

I reached US a month before without any issues. Journey was cool. Anyway thanks for your concern.

Pinky.

Dear Cinduja,

You can do Air Travel during pregnancy. When I was 9 weeks pregnant ,I travelled from India to US.It was cool.I took my tablets including tablets to avoid vomiting and pre natals. I brought fitness certificate from my Gynec.Took some help from the airline staff to handle my luggage.

Information from our ILites, helped me a lot. If you go thru the entire thread you'll be clear on this.

Pinky.

I'm pregnant with my first child and have already heard enuogh rumours and stories about flight travel. But here are a few tips from online:

There are some precautions that a pregnant traveler should consider:

• Talk to your practitioner before flying. If you are more than 36 weeks pregnant, many airlines will not let you fly for fear that you'll deliver on board.
• Try to do the majority of your traveling in the second trimester. Not only will you be more comfortable, but in general the risk of miscarriage and preterm labor are lower.
• Avoid excessive flying. Although there are no hard and fast numbers. The flight attendants with the higher miscarriage rates flew on average 74 hours per month.
• Make comfort arrangements. Try to get seats with more leg room, plan to walk in the aisles, potty breaks, and water...
• Avoid travel to countries that would require immunization. Talk to your practitioner for more info on immunizations.
• Avoid sitting in a cramped position for extended periods of time to help prevent swelling of the legs and blood clots – an occasional complication of pregnancy, due in part, to hormonal changes. Request an aisle seat and spend about 15 minutes each hour walking around the cabin, when airline personnel indicate it is safe to do so.

Have a safe air travel expecting moms!