Can I fly at 33 weeks

sparkle_1979 · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:38 AM

I want to go and stay with my Mum for 2 weeks when my Hubby is away in Aug as I dont want to me here on my own. Is it safe? It's only an hrs flight? x

minnie83 · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:44 AM

I don't think many airlines will let you travel after 32 weeks, some are 33 or 34, but with a doctors or midwifes letter. x

lorna84 · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by minnie83

I don't think many airlines will let you travel after 32 weeks, some are 33 or 34, but with a doctors or midwifes letter. x

I agree, maybe worth checking with the airline & your midwife

mrso · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:59 AM

My doctor told my no after 32 weeks.

SUCKS becasue I wanted to go to Vegas for my anniversery that week.

sparkle_1979 · Jul 4th, 2009, 12:05 PM

oh thats a shame, may have to get a train then...

hondagirl · Jul 4th, 2009, 12:17 PM

Hi honey, im going to canada at 24 weeks and ive discovered that im ok to fly by about 4 weeks, after 28 you need a written cert by your dr to say your not likely to drop on the plane and also insurance gets a bit tricky.

nikkell77 · Jul 4th, 2009, 13:01 PM

hi ...

i was suppose to go to new york with my husband in september which was booked before we got our bfp but it worked out that i would be 33 wks when we were due to fly and i was told i couldnt fly so had to cancel....

we also lost our deposit ...

but i suppose i can go to ny anytime i cant have a baby anytime ...

sparkle_1979 · Jul 4th, 2009, 13:16 PM

lol yeah true, shame about your deposit though. I'll prob just stay here then as dont really want a long train ride as will be quite uncomfortable and hot!!

Septie · Jul 4th, 2009, 14:06 PM

Just talked to my obgyn about this yesterday, as I need to fly several times for my job around 33/34 weeks. The longest flight will be about 4 hrs.. He said no problem until 36 wks (as long as you make sure to walk around a lot)..Not looking forward to it, though.
It might be a bit different here in the US, though. And I am sure they would change their recommendation if I were to start having pregnancy problems, like contractions or high blood pressure.

sobersadie · Jul 4th, 2009, 14:15 PM

I am flying to tenerife in 2 weeks (will be 26 + 3 when we leave) and doc, midwife, travel agent all have said it's fine. Most airlines will let you travel up to 32 weeks, some up to 34 but after about 30 weeks u need a letter. As for insurance the companies are not allowed to discriminate against you anymore because you are pregnant and cannot impose extra costs etc on to you. However i think its best to tell them anyway just to make sure, mine told me as long as this and my last 2 pregnancies were all 'normal' then i am covered. You should check directly with the airline you are flying with and mind and take your notes with you!

Jul 4th, 2009, 11:38 AM	#1
sparkle_1979 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4,211	Can I fly at 33 weeks I want to go and stay with my Mum for 2 weeks when my Hubby is away in Aug as I dont want to me here on my own. Is it safe? It's only an hrs flight? x

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Jul 4th, 2009, 11:44 AM	#2
minnie83 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 1,019	I don't think many airlines will let you travel after 32 weeks, some are 33 or 34, but with a doctors or midwifes letter. x

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Jul 4th, 2009, 11:59 AM	#4
mrso Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WY Posts: 1,406	My doctor told my no after 32 weeks. SUCKS becasue I wanted to go to Vegas for my anniversery that week.

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sparkle_1979 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4,211	oh thats a shame, may have to get a train then...

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hondagirl Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 435	Hi honey, im going to canada at 24 weeks and ive discovered that im ok to fly by about 4 weeks, after 28 you need a written cert by your dr to say your not likely to drop on the plane and also insurance gets a bit tricky.

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nikkell77 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: glasgow scotland Posts: 99	hi ... i was suppose to go to new york with my husband in september which was booked before we got our bfp but it worked out that i would be 33 wks when we were due to fly and i was told i couldnt fly so had to cancel.... we also lost our deposit ... but i suppose i can go to ny anytime i cant have a baby anytime ...

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Jul 4th, 2009, 13:16 PM	#8
sparkle_1979 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4,211	lol yeah true, shame about your deposit though. I'll prob just stay here then as dont really want a long train ride as will be quite uncomfortable and hot!!

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Jul 4th, 2009, 14:06 PM	#9
Septie Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 639	Just talked to my obgyn about this yesterday, as I need to fly several times for my job around 33/34 weeks. The longest flight will be about 4 hrs.. He said no problem until 36 wks (as long as you make sure to walk around a lot)..Not looking forward to it, though. It might be a bit different here in the US, though. And I am sure they would change their recommendation if I were to start having pregnancy problems, like contractions or high blood pressure.

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Jul 4th, 2009, 14:15 PM	#10
sobersadie Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Kilbride Posts: 901	I am flying to tenerife in 2 weeks (will be 26 + 3 when we leave) and doc, midwife, travel agent all have said it's fine. Most airlines will let you travel up to 32 weeks, some up to 34 but after about 30 weeks u need a letter. As for insurance the companies are not allowed to discriminate against you anymore because you are pregnant and cannot impose extra costs etc on to you. However i think its best to tell them anyway just to make sure, mine told me as long as this and my last 2 pregnancies were all 'normal' then i am covered. You should check directly with the airline you are flying with and mind and take your notes with you!

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