“When can I not fly while pregnant?”
My husband wants us to go on vacation during my pregnancy, and right now I'm 15 weeks pregnant. Is it okay to fly? How many weeks or months can I fly up to?
4 Answers
AerospaceMedicineSpecialistPregnancy
Most airlines will let you fly until 36 weeks but each airline has their own individual policies. Contact the airline to give you instruction.
If all is okay, you can fly from 14 weeks till 35 weeks.
Daniel Roshan, MD, FACOG, FACS
Daniel Roshan, MD, FACOG, FACS
It is the ideal time to fly.
It is generally recommended not to fly after about 34-36 weeks in a normal pregnancy. It is not more dangerous to fly later into pregnancy. It's just more likely that labor occurs the later it gets. It's also best if you don't go into labor away from home or on an airplane. Sitting for hours increases the risk of blood clots in your legs, so stay mobile when you can. Keep your seat belt on when you are at your seat. Stay hydrated and wash your hands. Also, check with your airline on restrictions as some require a note to fly beyond certain gestational ages.
I hope this helps. Have fun!
I hope this helps. Have fun!
