Flying at 32 weeks??

Buckles · Apr 6th, 2012, 06:57 AM

Hello

I am still in the first trimester so have AGES to go! But before my bfp, oh and I booked a holiday for a week to Spain with a group of friends. Just wondering how you all felt at 32 weeks and if you would have flown?
Xxx

Geegees · Apr 6th, 2012, 07:01 AM

Hi! Congrats! So far I've felt fine all the way through and I would have flown at 32 weeks. Check with the airline, because somr won't let you fly past a certain point.

Yank in Oz · Apr 6th, 2012, 07:02 AM

It depends on you, to be honest. I feel great now (at 31 weeks), but a lot of people at this stage are very tired. I think it depends on what you are planning to do whilst in Spain. If it is lazing around the pool or sitting on the beach, go for it. However, if your friends are all planning on nightclubbing and getting drunk every night, that would not be a fun holiday for a pregnant lady.

Flying shouldn't be a problem at 32 weeks. Check with the airline, but most let you fly until you are 36 weeks. Just remember to wear some DVT stockings.

Sara35 · Apr 6th, 2012, 07:17 AM

Most airlines cut off timing is 27 weeks unless it is an emergency and even then they refuse. I know a couple of people who had this, one had to fly to see an ailing father, could not go, she was 32 weeks and another at 33 weeks did not realise she could not fly and was turned away from boarding...

NotNic · Apr 6th, 2012, 07:23 AM

A lot of the UK airlines don't let you fly that late, and certainly not without a doctor's note, so make sure you have good travel insurance just in case. I'm 31 weeks now and feel horrific with a chest infection, but pregnancy wise I'm doing great. I wouldn't feel worn out if it wasn't for being sick and having asthma - so I'm quite puffed out. Mentally I'm doing good and I'm hoping I stay physically fit (touch wood). I can't stand for hours, but I do walk everywhere and go about as normal. I am lucky though. I've stayed active and haven't put on all that much weight so my hips and back are okay, and I haven't got spd (touch wood) - though that is very common.

Another thing you need to be aware of though is the risk of developing pre-eclampsia. Sorry to be a party pooper, but it can strike so suddenly and even if a doctor declares you physically fit I wouldn't want to risk it myself. Earlier though I would say that you would be okay. I flew at 24-25 weeks and was fine and enjoyed my holiday, though found the seats a bit claustrophobic!

mom and ttc · Apr 6th, 2012, 07:25 AM

gotta check with the airline and the doc. usually they want the docs okay to fly. we wanted to move to hawaii when i am 36 weeks along, my doc just laughed at me, we then asked about 32 weeks and he just said he wont let me fly in the third trimester

NotNic · Apr 6th, 2012, 07:27 AM

Also flying because you need to fly - family reasons, domestic flight, work trip etc. is a lot different to flying for a holiday. For emergency reasons and domestic flights you probably don't have a choice and / or would be able to get identical health treatment to the one your local provider can give you should anything happen. That might not be the case on holiday and also things could change over thr course of the week. If you do go, make sure you take your notes, your doctor's consent and you have pre-cleared it with the airline. x

Noelle610 · Apr 6th, 2012, 07:28 AM

I just flew (business trip) at 33 weeks and it was absolutely fine. In the US, most airlines will let you fly until 36 weeks. I have felt pretty good through my pregnancy, so my midwife gave me the okay. I carried a note with me to verify my due date, just in case I was asked, but no one inquired about it.

If you do decide to fly, I recommend doing a few things...

Drink TONS of water to reduce the risk of swelling

Get up frequently

Get an aisle seat

Bring your medical records in case something does happen when you're away

I think all in all, you'll need to wait until you're closer to 32 weeks to know how you'll really feel and what your doctor of midwife thinks. It's hard to know at such an early stage

LisK · Apr 6th, 2012, 07:42 AM

I flew at 33 weeks and it wasn't a problem. As long as the airline will let you I think you'll be fine. Just make sure you get up and walk around often.

Noelle610 · Apr 6th, 2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LisK

I flew at 33 weeks and it wasn't a problem. As long as the airline will let you I think you'll be fine. Just make sure you get up and walk around often.

When I booked my flight (at about 25 weeks), I posted in Third Tri asking to hear from ladies who flew around 33 weeks. No one who had the experience seemed to have a problem

Apr 6th, 2012, 06:57 AM	#1
Buckles Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 357	Flying at 32 weeks?? Hello I am still in the first trimester so have AGES to go! But before my bfp, oh and I booked a holiday for a week to Spain with a group of friends. Just wondering how you all felt at 32 weeks and if you would have flown? Xxx

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Apr 6th, 2012, 07:01 AM	#2
Geegees Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Essex / Herts uk Posts: 4,441	Hi! Congrats! So far I've felt fine all the way through and I would have flown at 32 weeks. Check with the airline, because somr won't let you fly past a certain point.

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Apr 6th, 2012, 07:02 AM	#3
Yank in Oz Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 100	It depends on you, to be honest. I feel great now (at 31 weeks), but a lot of people at this stage are very tired. I think it depends on what you are planning to do whilst in Spain. If it is lazing around the pool or sitting on the beach, go for it. However, if your friends are all planning on nightclubbing and getting drunk every night, that would not be a fun holiday for a pregnant lady. Flying shouldn't be a problem at 32 weeks. Check with the airline, but most let you fly until you are 36 weeks. Just remember to wear some DVT stockings.

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Apr 6th, 2012, 07:17 AM	#4
Sara35 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North West, UK Posts: 782	Most airlines cut off timing is 27 weeks unless it is an emergency and even then they refuse. I know a couple of people who had this, one had to fly to see an ailing father, could not go, she was 32 weeks and another at 33 weeks did not realise she could not fly and was turned away from boarding...

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Apr 6th, 2012, 07:23 AM	#5
NotNic Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,385	A lot of the UK airlines don't let you fly that late, and certainly not without a doctor's note, so make sure you have good travel insurance just in case. I'm 31 weeks now and feel horrific with a chest infection, but pregnancy wise I'm doing great. I wouldn't feel worn out if it wasn't for being sick and having asthma - so I'm quite puffed out. Mentally I'm doing good and I'm hoping I stay physically fit (touch wood). I can't stand for hours, but I do walk everywhere and go about as normal. I am lucky though. I've stayed active and haven't put on all that much weight so my hips and back are okay, and I haven't got spd (touch wood) - though that is very common. Another thing you need to be aware of though is the risk of developing pre-eclampsia. Sorry to be a party pooper, but it can strike so suddenly and even if a doctor declares you physically fit I wouldn't want to risk it myself. Earlier though I would say that you would be okay. I flew at 24-25 weeks and was fine and enjoyed my holiday, though found the seats a bit claustrophobic!

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Apr 6th, 2012, 07:25 AM	#6
mom and ttc Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: florida Posts: 2,709	gotta check with the airline and the doc. usually they want the docs okay to fly. we wanted to move to hawaii when i am 36 weeks along, my doc just laughed at me, we then asked about 32 weeks and he just said he wont let me fly in the third trimester

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Apr 6th, 2012, 07:27 AM	#7
NotNic Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,385	Also flying because you need to fly - family reasons, domestic flight, work trip etc. is a lot different to flying for a holiday. For emergency reasons and domestic flights you probably don't have a choice and / or would be able to get identical health treatment to the one your local provider can give you should anything happen. That might not be the case on holiday and also things could change over thr course of the week. If you do go, make sure you take your notes, your doctor's consent and you have pre-cleared it with the airline. x

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Apr 6th, 2012, 07:28 AM	#8
Noelle610 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 6,642	I just flew (business trip) at 33 weeks and it was absolutely fine. In the US, most airlines will let you fly until 36 weeks. I have felt pretty good through my pregnancy, so my midwife gave me the okay. I carried a note with me to verify my due date, just in case I was asked, but no one inquired about it. If you do decide to fly, I recommend doing a few things... Drink TONS of water to reduce the risk of swelling Get up frequently Get an aisle seat Bring your medical records in case something does happen when you're away I think all in all, you'll need to wait until you're closer to 32 weeks to know how you'll really feel and what your doctor of midwife thinks. It's hard to know at such an early stage

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Apr 6th, 2012, 07:42 AM	#9
LisK Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,396	I flew at 33 weeks and it wasn't a problem. As long as the airline will let you I think you'll be fine. Just make sure you get up and walk around often.

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