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809236 tn?1280606158

Is air travel safe when pregnant?

Hello,
I recently became pregnant via IVF and am currently 7 weeks pregnant. I was hoping to visit my family overseas this summer (will be 2nd trimester if all goes well). Will it be safe to travel then? I haven't talked to my dr. about it yet, so I'm not making any plans yet, but I was wondering if any of you have traveled when pregnant. Thanks :)
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1278093 tn?1294320384
my doc said it safe to fly until the third trimester
i am going to the galapagos islands in august and will be 4 1/2 months pregnant (via IVF)
common sense of course regarding medications, drinking the water, etc etc
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1129232 tn?1360800358
I flew all the time for work when I was pregnant with my son. I think my doc said nothing beyond 7 1/2 mos. Also be careful if you are flying in Europe. They gave my friend a hard time at 7 mos. ... Or take a drs note
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809236 tn?1280606158
Thanks, ladies :) I'll check with my dr. before I make any final plans.
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1097036 tn?1325018347
Hello, I flew when I was 8 weeks and everything is going great. I am currently 14 weeks. My OB said its safe to fly until the end on the 2nd trimester. Just to make sure you get up and walk around during long flights. But check with your OB before you make any plans.
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432779 tn?1364494875
As long as you have no complications you should be fine to travel in your second trimester.Just let your OBgyn  know.
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I think it is OK in the second and early third trimester but I would not do it in the 1st with IVF after all you have been through!  Do you think your family could come here instead just to be safe??  I would be hesitant to fly myself - especially such a long flight but everything would most likely be fine! :)
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