Flying at 32 weeks? - Page 2

bellaswedus · Apr 6th, 2012, 08:14 AM

i am from sweden but live in the states. i flew week 30 to visit my family and friends in sweden flew again week 32, which was last week back to USA. i had no problems at all. when i was back home in sweden i went out with my friends and danced, i didn't get home until 4-5 in the morning and it was fine. i just made sure to drink lots of water both during my flights that were over 10 hrs long total each way as well as during my time in sweden. my doc gave me a note but no one asked at the airport both in europe as well as in the states.

i want to tell you though i have not gained a whole lot, most likely just my bump.

although i had sever ms the first 17 weeks that were then managed with meds until week 20. i am a healthy person with no problems. i would keep your flight to spain but see how you feel when you get closer to the date.

congrats by the way and have a happy and healthy 9 months.

ClaudiasMummy · Apr 6th, 2012, 09:00 AM

You need a medical certificate to say you're okay to fly. But, when I flew I felt fine. :-)

Hubs is a Pilot, so I fly a lot.

Edit: A medical certificate stating the duration of pregnancy and certifying fitness to fly must be produced in all cases where pregnancy has exceeded 28 weeks. Travel after 35 weeks is not permitted.

Buckles · Apr 6th, 2012, 10:44 AM

Thanks girls! Really appreciate your comments, I'll obviously wait until closer the time, but it's good to know that people have flown

Have a lovely Easter xx

Hayleyc84 · Apr 6th, 2012, 11:22 AM

Hi I work for an airline (not flying whilst pregnant as they make us work on the ground!) our policy is that is you are flying after 28 weeks you need to have a letter from your midwife/doctor to confirm that it is a single uncomplicated pregnancy. I believe each airline has different cut off point the airline I work for (it is a British long haul airline) is 36 weeks. Flying is ok just keep well hydrated as its not a long flight you will be fine. X

erikab922 · Apr 6th, 2012, 13:05 PM

Early in my pregnancy I assumed I'd fly home to see my mom when I was about 26 weeks, but at 18 weeks I developed SPD and the thought of sitting in an airline seat was beyond out of the the question. I very much hope you don't develop chronic pelvic pain as well but just be aware that something like that may come up out of nowhere and scupper your plans.

Tink84 · Apr 6th, 2012, 14:18 PM

Jet2.com will let you fly at 32 weeks + 5 days but won't let you fly at 32+ 6 days hun so def check with company first

mojobear · Apr 6th, 2012, 15:51 PM

I flew at 30 weeks and everything was fine, I did need a letter from my midwife to say that my pregnancy was low risk as Ryanair need these from 28 weeks (although they never did ask to see it!!!

From the research I did most airlines are similar maybe differ by a week or 2, flying is usually prohibited on most of the airlines at 36/37 weeks (32 weeks for ladies carrying twins).

Missmarie87 · Apr 6th, 2012, 17:28 PM

i recently flew, but you need to email/contact airport as its passed 27weeks you will need a note off your midwife/gp to say your fit to fly xx

Apr 6th, 2012, 08:14 AM	#11
bellaswedus Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 583	i am from sweden but live in the states. i flew week 30 to visit my family and friends in sweden flew again week 32, which was last week back to USA. i had no problems at all. when i was back home in sweden i went out with my friends and danced, i didn't get home until 4-5 in the morning and it was fine. i just made sure to drink lots of water both during my flights that were over 10 hrs long total each way as well as during my time in sweden. my doc gave me a note but no one asked at the airport both in europe as well as in the states. i want to tell you though i have not gained a whole lot, most likely just my bump. although i had sever ms the first 17 weeks that were then managed with meds until week 20. i am a healthy person with no problems. i would keep your flight to spain but see how you feel when you get closer to the date. congrats by the way and have a happy and healthy 9 months.

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Apr 6th, 2012, 09:00 AM	#12
ClaudiasMummy Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,067	You need a medical certificate to say you're okay to fly. But, when I flew I felt fine. :-) Hubs is a Pilot, so I fly a lot. Edit: A medical certificate stating the duration of pregnancy and certifying fitness to fly must be produced in all cases where pregnancy has exceeded 28 weeks. Travel after 35 weeks is not permitted.

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Apr 6th, 2012, 10:44 AM	#13
Buckles Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 357	Thanks girls! Really appreciate your comments, I'll obviously wait until closer the time, but it's good to know that people have flown Have a lovely Easter xx

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Apr 6th, 2012, 11:22 AM	#14
Hayleyc84 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 76	Hi I work for an airline (not flying whilst pregnant as they make us work on the ground!) our policy is that is you are flying after 28 weeks you need to have a letter from your midwife/doctor to confirm that it is a single uncomplicated pregnancy. I believe each airline has different cut off point the airline I work for (it is a British long haul airline) is 36 weeks. Flying is ok just keep well hydrated as its not a long flight you will be fine. X

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Apr 6th, 2012, 13:05 PM	#15
erikab922 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Yorkshire by way of Chicago Posts: 3,890	Early in my pregnancy I assumed I'd fly home to see my mom when I was about 26 weeks, but at 18 weeks I developed SPD and the thought of sitting in an airline seat was beyond out of the the question. I very much hope you don't develop chronic pelvic pain as well but just be aware that something like that may come up out of nowhere and scupper your plans.

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Apr 6th, 2012, 14:18 PM	#16
Tink84 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North East Posts: 1,142	Jet2.com will let you fly at 32 weeks + 5 days but won't let you fly at 32+ 6 days hun so def check with company first

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Apr 6th, 2012, 15:51 PM	#17
mojobear Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 440	I flew at 30 weeks and everything was fine, I did need a letter from my midwife to say that my pregnancy was low risk as Ryanair need these from 28 weeks (although they never did ask to see it!!! From the research I did most airlines are similar maybe differ by a week or 2, flying is usually prohibited on most of the airlines at 36/37 weeks (32 weeks for ladies carrying twins).

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Apr 6th, 2012, 17:28 PM	#18
Missmarie87 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 745	i recently flew, but you need to email/contact airport as its passed 27weeks you will need a note off your midwife/gp to say your fit to fly xx

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