Most airline companies would not allow obviously pregnant women to travel by air, which means that is about 24 weeks of pregnancy onwards. This, however, contradicts the statement made by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) that women with healthy, single pregnancies can fly safely up to 36 weeks’ gestation.
Contrary to wrong beliefs, the lowered cabin pressure does not pose any danger to the baby because the oxygen level provided by the placenta is highly dynamic. Pregnant woman herself is in a better position to initially decide if she should travel or postpone the trip until after delivery.
This being, the first trimester poses a risk for a miscarriage and the third trimester for a premature labor and delivery.
This holds especially true to women who have a history of both conditions.
If you must travel during the third trimester, most airlines will routinely ask a letter from your obstetrician, stating that you are allowed to travel by plane and that there is no immediate health risks to you and your baby.
There are special preparations however that the traveling woman should take into consideration other than her scheduled prenatal visits and expected date of delivery. Here is a list of the things you should attend to before you travel:
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