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is it ok to fly @ 26 weeks?

I just hit my 26week mark today this is my first pregnancy but have to travel is it ok ?
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I flew at 30 weeks. Perfectly fine!
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Thank u so much my flight is just 45 minutes and i leave saturday i should google the airline to.make sure its ok
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I flew at 30 weeks with a doctors note. Make sure you have one and call the airline ahead of time to make sure you have clearance and try to get the bulk space.
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Everything I've read online says if it is a healthy pregnancy you can fly up to 36 weeks! However, some airlines don't allow it or require doctors notes. Baby center has a great post about this where they list which airlines need what! My doctor reiterated what I read online & at 30 weeks I will be flying 3.5 hrs. Stay hydrated, eat well, get up a lot (aisle seat if possible) & get circulation panty hose!
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I just got back from a trip and I'm 30 weeks. Doc told me that airlines are generally happy for pregnant ladies to fly up to 30 weeks - after that you need clearance and also depends on length of flight. I wouldn't go on one that's hours long incase you have complications but still hour or two flight wouldn't hurt if your physically fine
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I'd check with your doctor my cousin flew for business up until 32 week  just needed medical certificate x
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No your not supposed to fly...it can send you into labor
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