holly

Hi everyone!

I really cant decide what to do! My mum has moved to mallorca a few months ago and i am dying to fly out and see her before baby arrives but im not sure it is safe?! What does everyone else think? xxxx

jenjen

Hi Holly. It depends on the airline really, some are happy for you to fly until quite late in the pregnancy as long as you have a note from your midwife saying you're fit to fly. It should be safe, especially as it's not a very long flight. Long haul flights are more dangerous for pregnant women due to the increased risk of DVT.

bexy_22

Some airlines let you travel up to 35 weeks. You might have to take a doctors note which says you're able to fly x

lifeguard

I'm planning on flying when I'm in my 7th month. The airline I'm flying with allows you up until 38 weeks.

firstLO

I used to be a flight attendant and gave up flying when I found out I was pregnant. I only did long haul flights and doing a lot of flying at high altitudes exposes you to too much radiation which can be harmful to your baby. Going on a few flights while you are pregnant should not cause a problem though, particularly if they're short haul, as it's very little exposure. You should try and walk about though to lower your risk of DVT but again the risk on a short flight like the one you would be taking shouldn't be too high.
Every airline does say something different about when you can fly until. With my airline it was 28 weeks or 34 with a dr's note. The main reason they say this though is they don't want to have to deliver your baby if it arrives early!
Hope this helps.

ani

I just flew from China to Italy and back a week or so ago. Didn't have any problems with the airline, or not feeling well.

Have a nice trip

Ann-Marie

Go for it !! You're fine at your stage..

holly

ill be 23 weeks when we fly really hope it will be okay! my mum is so worried she really doesnt want me to go out there! felt baby move properly for the first time last night felt like a little worm under my skin!

Sparky0207

Im sure you'll be fine hun. I flew out to Majorca at 23 weeks and was absolutely fine. Make sure you get a fitness to fly form from your doc though as I did get asked for one of these on the return flight

xxx