How long can you fly before your due date?
Most airlines allow pregnant women to fly domestically until about 36 weeks of pregnancy. Your ob-gyn or other health care professional can provide proof of your due date if you need it. If you are planning an international flight, the cut-off for traveling may be earlier. Check with your airline.
How many weeks before due date should you stop traveling?
Generally, women are not allowed to travel by air after 36 weeks for domestic travel, and after 28 to 35 weeks for international travel. The decision on whether to travel and how far to travel at any time during pregnancy should be a joint decision between you and your healthcare provider or midwife.
Can you fly when you’re 36 weeks pregnant?
During a healthy pregnancy, it’s generally safe to fly until 36 weeks. Most airlines in the United States allow pregnant women to fly domestically in their third trimester before the 36th week. Some international flights restrict travel after 28 weeks.
How far can you travel at 37 weeks pregnant?
Complications such as hypertension, preterm labor, and premature rupture of membranes often come without warning and can occur quickly requiring medical attention. If you are 36 weeks or further we do not recommend any travel farther than two hours from home by car. Air travel after 36 weeks is not recommended.
Can I travel a month before my due date?
Some international flights may have an earlier cutoff for pregnant passengers than domestic flights. In general, most airlines don’t allow you to fly in your last month of pregnancy. Some limit your travel even as early as 28 or 29 weeks of pregnancy.
Can you fly at 38 weeks pregnant?
Pregnant women at 36 to 38 weeks of pregnancy may fly with doctors’ notes written 24 hours before departure; after 38 weeks, pregnant women are not allowed to fly.
Can you fly before 12 weeks?
Some women prefer not to travel in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy because of nausea and vomiting and feeling very tired during these early stages. The risk of miscarriage is also higher in the first 3 months, whether you’re travelling or not. Travelling in the final months of pregnancy can be tiring and uncomfortable.
Can I fly 37 weeks pregnant?
Generally, commercial air travel before week 36 of pregnancy is considered safe if you have a healthy pregnancy. Still, if you’re pregnant, check with your health care provider before you fly.
Can I travel at 38 weeks pregnant?
Up to 35 weeks of pregnancy, pregnant women may travel without restriction; between 36 and 39 weeks of pregnancy, they may only travel with doctors’ notes that are dated less than 24 hours before date of departure. After 39 weeks, pregnant women may not travel.
Can you fly at 37 weeks pregnant?
Can I fly 3 weeks before my due date?
Avoid traveling any long distance during the last 2 or 3 weeks before your due date.
When can you fly during pregnancy?
Most airlines in the United States allow pregnant women to fly domestically in their third trimester before the 36th week. Some international flights restrict travel after 28 weeks. Flying isn’t usually recommended if you have a pregnancy complication, including:
Do I need to know my due date before traveling?
Yes, you should have a prenatal check-up before you leave. At this visit, your ob-gyn or other health care professional can confirm your due date. You also may talk about whether you are up-to-date on vaccinations and symptoms to watch for while traveling. Why is it important to know my due date before traveling?
Is it safe to fly in the third trimester?
It’s fine to fly in the third trimester but you’re advised to do it before 37 weeks, or before 32 weeks in an uncomplicated twin pregnancy. That’s because you could go into labour any time after those dates (RCOG, 2015).
Is it safe to fly at 32 weeks pregnant?
That’s when morning sickness has likely subsided and your energy levels will be highest. If you need to fly earlier or later in your pregnancy, it’s likely safe up to 36 weeks if you’re carrying a single baby, or up to 32 weeks if you’re carrying multiple babies.