Does anyone have any tips for flying at 24 weeks??

hondagirl · Jul 4th, 2009, 06:16 AM

Hi Ladies, Im flying to canada at about 23/24 weeks ( mid sept), my insurance is fine, the airline doesnt want to know unless youre over 28 so i should be able to fly without a hitch. has anyone flown pretty pregnant? if so how was it, what should I look out for and be ready for and anyone got any tips?
thanks!!

Fluxuspoem · Jul 4th, 2009, 08:48 AM

I will be flying too around week 25 and read the following

Wear comfortable, loose clothing
Invest in some compression stockings; these will help keep the blood moving from your ankles to your heart and lungs
Avoid crossing your legs
Drink lots of water to keep yourself hydrated

One of the most helpful things that you can do to keep your blood flowing is to move around. Go for a walk in the aisle every hour. Every half hour, flex your feet, rotate your ankles and wiggle your toes. These are simple little stretches you can do right in your seat without bothering the person next to you. And if there is no one next to you, then put your feet up and enjoy the extra space!

Also, dont hesitate for asking for a seat with more leg room but avoid the emergency exit seats as the person that sits there should be able to help lift the door etc ( not an option for a pregnant woman)

xxx

Squidge · Jul 4th, 2009, 09:56 AM

Glad i've read this - i'll be flying when i'm 21/22 weeks and it's pretty helpful info

hondagirl · Jul 4th, 2009, 12:19 PM

great advioce , thanks! Im worried about it as Ive heard that flight sickness particularly affects pregnant women, dont fancy puking up for 8 hours!!

lindak · Jul 4th, 2009, 14:30 PM

Im flying on thurs and Il be 24 weeks pregnant , im gonna get flight socks and make sure I get to the airport early to ask for leg room seats !

florabean1981 · Jul 4th, 2009, 17:44 PM

I flew out at 24 weeks & back at 25 1/2 weeks- everything was fine. Just make sure you move your legs around during the flight, wear flight socks, & keep hydrated.
I personally found that baby kicked like crazy during take off & landing & was freakishly still during the flight itself, which was a bit disconcerting, but other than that, and needing to pee more than usual, everything felt no different from any other flight I've been on.
Hope you have a great holiday!!!

MrsQ · Jul 4th, 2009, 20:04 PM

glad this has been asked as i am going on my honeymoon to the maldives at 22 weeks and flying back at 24 weeks. We are flying first class so will have the extra leg room.

Not looking forward to the sickness tho as i have hyperemesis!
x

sun · Jul 4th, 2009, 20:17 PM

No advice - just wishing you all a fab and hitch-free vacation!!!

And enjoy Canada!!! The weather is great here in Sept! (not too hot) Where are you going?

mrso · Jul 5th, 2009, 01:00 AM

Even though things look good with the airline I would still grab a note from the doctor.

I went on vacation when I was about 25 weeks and had no problem getting to my destination by on the way home they would not have let me on the plane unless I provided a doctors note. I was only 26 weeks.

I got super sick on the flight home. I had a HUGE glass of ice and chomped on ice and held my head in my hands. Some people do better then others.

Hope your vacations go great.

Jul 4th, 2009, 06:16 AM	#1
hondagirl Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 435	Does anyone have any tips for flying at 24 weeks?? Hi Ladies, Im flying to canada at about 23/24 weeks ( mid sept), my insurance is fine, the airline doesnt want to know unless youre over 28 so i should be able to fly without a hitch. has anyone flown pretty pregnant? if so how was it, what should I look out for and be ready for and anyone got any tips? thanks!!

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Jul 4th, 2009, 08:48 AM	#2
Fluxuspoem Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,825	I will be flying too around week 25 and read the following Wear comfortable, loose clothing Invest in some compression stockings; these will help keep the blood moving from your ankles to your heart and lungs Avoid crossing your legs Drink lots of water to keep yourself hydrated One of the most helpful things that you can do to keep your blood flowing is to move around. Go for a walk in the aisle every hour. Every half hour, flex your feet, rotate your ankles and wiggle your toes. These are simple little stretches you can do right in your seat without bothering the person next to you. And if there is no one next to you, then put your feet up and enjoy the extra space! Also, dont hesitate for asking for a seat with more leg room but avoid the emergency exit seats as the person that sits there should be able to help lift the door etc ( not an option for a pregnant woman) xxx

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Jul 4th, 2009, 09:56 AM	#3
Squidge Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 9,732	Glad i've read this - i'll be flying when i'm 21/22 weeks and it's pretty helpful info

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Jul 4th, 2009, 12:19 PM	#4
hondagirl Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 435	great advioce , thanks! Im worried about it as Ive heard that flight sickness particularly affects pregnant women, dont fancy puking up for 8 hours!!

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Jul 4th, 2009, 14:30 PM	#5
lindak Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dublin , Ireland Posts: 1,096	Im flying on thurs and Il be 24 weeks pregnant , im gonna get flight socks and make sure I get to the airport early to ask for leg room seats !

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Jul 4th, 2009, 17:44 PM	#6
florabean1981 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gosport, Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,405	I flew out at 24 weeks & back at 25 1/2 weeks- everything was fine. Just make sure you move your legs around during the flight, wear flight socks, & keep hydrated. I personally found that baby kicked like crazy during take off & landing & was freakishly still during the flight itself, which was a bit disconcerting, but other than that, and needing to pee more than usual, everything felt no different from any other flight I've been on. Hope you have a great holiday!!!

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Jul 4th, 2009, 20:04 PM	#7
MrsQ Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Redhill, surrey Posts: 4,688	glad this has been asked as i am going on my honeymoon to the maldives at 22 weeks and flying back at 24 weeks. We are flying first class so will have the extra leg room. Not looking forward to the sickness tho as i have hyperemesis! x

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Jul 4th, 2009, 20:17 PM	#8
sun Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 9,983	No advice - just wishing you all a fab and hitch-free vacation!!! And enjoy Canada!!! The weather is great here in Sept! (not too hot) Where are you going?

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Jul 5th, 2009, 01:00 AM	#9
mrso Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WY Posts: 1,406	Even though things look good with the airline I would still grab a note from the doctor. I went on vacation when I was about 25 weeks and had no problem getting to my destination by on the way home they would not have let me on the plane unless I provided a doctors note. I was only 26 weeks. I got super sick on the flight home. I had a HUGE glass of ice and chomped on ice and held my head in my hands. Some people do better then others. Hope your vacations go great.

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