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Medical Conditions - Precautions While Flying

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is mandatory to wear a mask, practice social distancing, and sanitize the hands frequently with a sanitizer all the time during a flight. Also, long hours of sitting without leg movements can cause deep vein thrombosis in pregnant women, lactating mothers, women taking contraceptive pills, people with obesity, varicose veins, and leg operation. Hence frequent leg movements and stretching must be done. Avoid drinking carbonated drinks. Pregnant women can choose the second trimester for air travel. Frequently drink water and practice Valsalva maneuver to relieve ear blocks.

All precautions while-flying Q&A

Low-lying placenta at 19 weeks. Is it safe to fly with this condition?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are in your 19th week of gestation with a low lying placenta (just 0.75 inches from the os - placental margin). Ideally, 1 inch from os is considered safe.

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What are the precautions to be taken for an infant while flying?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually infants are more vulnerable for flight related issues. They may appear anxious and irritable due to change in height.

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