Can a pregnant woman fly on most commercial airlines? any restrictions for a pregnant woman ?

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Golden Smile

* Airline policies for pregnant travelers

You can fly on commercial airlines without restriction during your first and second trimesters, but during your third trimester you may run into some restrictions.

Airlines rely on an "honor policy" when it comes to enforcement, so it's the passenger's decision to notify agents that she's expecting and how far along she is. Ticket agents won't mention travel restrictions unless asked, so inquire about them when you book your seat.

All airlines recommend you consult your physician before travel at any time during pregnancy. Play it safe by getting a "permission-to-travel" letter from your doctor. You won't -- and shouldn't -- get one if your pregnancy is considered high-risk. Be sure to take your due date into consideration on the return trip, too. And before you plan a cross-country or international flight, remember how you'll feel squeezed into a seat for hours.

Bad Kitty!

Airlines have their own flight restrictions for pregnant women, which can vary according to whether you are flying domestically or internationally and which airline you will be flying. Some airlines wonâ€™t allow you to travel for 30 days before your due date, while others wonâ€™t let you on board if your due date is less than seven days away. Be sure to ask the ticket agent when you book your ticket just what their restrictions are since they probably wonâ€™t mention it otherwise. And donâ€™t forget to consider how close your due date will be when you come back.

Set for life

You should always check with your doctor. Your blood pressure and some other factors come into it. I have flown at 7 months, but had to be checked by the doctor from the airline as they were worried I would have problems. Also it is a good idea to get a medical certificate from your doctor for the airline to say you are safe to fly and have been cleared for flying.

You definetly need to talk to your doctor though.

IslandGuy

No problem.

Stâ™¥rmy Skye

yes/no. your doctor may put a restriction on at some point.

noice

As long as your doctor approves I am not aware of any restrictions.

Country girl

If your pregnancy is without complications you should be able to fly up until the beginning of the 7th month. You should check with your doctor any time during the pregnancy for any reccomendations about traveling while pregnant. Long flights can be uncomfortable when not pregnant and are even more so now with restrictions regarding moving around while on the plane for security reasons.

ironchain15

The only restriction I would think you may encounter is not having the option of sitting in the emergency exit row. Lifting the door and assisting passengers may negatively affect your pregnancy if you had to perform emergency exit procedures on the plane.

lalala

of corze they can especially if u want 2 save cost on labour fee... =P

ayanna kerr

of course

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