Air Travel and Safety In Pregnancy
This is a common query, pregnant ladies have in mind
as whether they can travel by air.Especially when it is IVF pregnancy, one
tends to take extra precautions to be on safer side.Right person to guide you
is your health care provider .To add to it many factors actually decide like-
·
Duration of pregnancy
·
Previous obstetric history
·
Any high risk factors -that might be
worsened by air travel or require emergency care.
·
Any history of pregnancy complications
·
Duration of travel
·
And the airlines policy
Generally, commercial air travel before week 36 of
pregnancy is considered safe for women who have healthy pregnancies.
Your health care provider might caution against air
travel if you're experiencing pregnancy complications The duration of the
flight also should be considered. Similarly, your health care provider and many
airlines might restrict travel after 36 weeks of pregnancy.
Precautions to
be taken-
- Check
the airline's policy about air travel during pregnancy. Guidelines
for pregnant women might vary by carrier and destination.
- Fasten seat belt at proper place- During
the trip, fasten the lap belt under your abdomen.
- Take
occasional walks up and down the aisle. If you must remain seated, flex
and extend your ankles often.
- Take
aisle seat
- Avoid
excessive eating and inform crew in case you have any difficulties
- Avoid
wearing restrictive clothing. Use of compression stockings might help
prevent blood clots.a
- Drink
plenty of clear fluids. Low
humidity in the cabin can lead to dehydration.But avoid carbonated drinks
- Avoid
gassy foods and drinks pre-flight .
Many Thanks and Kind Regards
Dr Richa Sharma
Senior IVF consultant DELHI NCR
Post Doctoral Fellow National Board(FNBE)
Reproductive Medicine(New Delhi), Bangalore
Fellow Reproductive Medicine, Madras Medical Mission
(Chennai)
MRCOG(London)
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