Can a pregnant woman fly on a plane?
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"I always tell my patients no travel after 32 weeks, because if she delivers, she won't have me there," says Elizabeth Nye, MD, an obstetrician at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. "She may have to deliver in a strange place with a doctor she has never met."
This page outlines some excellent suggestions for travelling during pregnancy:
http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/traveling-while-pregnant
MayoClinic.com says:
"Generally, commercial air travel during pregnancy poses no special risks to a healthy pregnant woman or her baby. Still, if you're pregnant, it's best to check with your health care provider before you fly. Certain conditions in pregnancy — such as severe anemia, sickle cell disease, clotting disorders and placental insufficiency — can increase the risk of problems.
If you have flexibility in your travel plans, midpregnancy (14 to 28 weeks) may be the best time to fly. This is when you're likely to feel your best — and the risks of miscarriage and premature labor are the lowest. Your health care provider may restrict travel of any type after 36 weeks of pregnancy or if you're at risk of preterm delivery. "
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/air-travel-during-pregnancy/AN00398
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M$If you are going to take longer flights, make sure to exercise your leg and do some walking exercises inside the airplane. This increases the circulation on your feet thus minimizing the possibility of leg cramps. It is not advisable for a pregnant woman to stay seated the whole flight.
Flying is not contraindicated in uncomplicated pregnancy. However, if you experience any problems regarding your pregnancy, do not take the risks in traveling by air.
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