Generally, pregnant women prefer not to travel by air in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, as they might have nausea and vomiting, and other early pregnancy woes. During the initial 12 weeks of pregnancy, the risk of miscarriage is also higher in general. However, in a healthy pregnancy, commercial air travel is safe till 36 weeks of pregnancy. Air travel in the last few months of pregnancy may be uncomfortable and tiring. Pregnant women must consult their healthcare provider before air travel.
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My wife is in her eighth month of pregnancy. Can she travel by flight?
Query: Hi doctor,Can my wife travel on the flight in her eight months of pregnancy?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This is a risky situation. Many flights do not allow you to travel after the seventh month. She may be very uncomfortable at high altitudes, with lower air pressure and occasional turbulence. She may enter into preterm labor or leakage if any p... Read Full »
Can I travel by air on the 24th and 26th weeks of my pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 40 years old and eight weeks pregnant with my second child. During my first pregnancy at the age of 38, I had a low-lying placenta at my 20-week scan, and this moved up by 36 weeks without further complication. Am I more likely to have a low-lying placenta during this pregnancy als... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The lower placenta is observed in many early pregnancies but gradually placenta grows and changes its position in most pregnancies to become normal (posterior). If you experienced a change of position of the placenta in a previous pregnancy it is likely to happen in th... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old. I am having irregular periods. I was having sex with my husband for the past one month on alternate days. I am eight days late for my periods by eight days now. I am getting continuous vomit after eating food for the past four days, backache, and slightly tender brea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. You can travel, if you are pregnant or not. The symptoms you are getting are just due to hormonal imbalance. Mostly your periods are irregular due to ovulation or no ovulation. Some of the possibilities are 1. Weight below ... Read Full »