Expectant mothers also have to travel by plane. This may be due to work or a long-awaited vacation planned before pregnancy, which you do not want to cancel.
Before you go on a trip, you need to first think about how you will reschedule the flight. As a rule, in the first months of pregnancy, many tolerate being in the air quite well and without any complications or discomfort. Nevertheless, it is necessary to consult with your doctor, because if there is a threat of miscarriage, changes in pressure on the plane can lead to undesirable consequences that pose a threat to both the child and the mother herself. Even if the pregnancy is going well, you need to consider whether the flight will become stressful, as fear and stress can lead to premature birth.
If the decision is made not to give up the flight, it is necessary to ensure maximum comfort on the way. To do this, you need to choose a place where it will be spacious - as a rule, this is the first row or seats near the emergency exits. If you have money, it is better to give preference to the business class. Please note that when choosing seats in the tail of the plane, you will feel more turbulence, which can negatively affect the fetus and your well-being. During the flight, try to move more - get up when possible, change your position in the chair. To avoid swelling, you can use special tights.
During the flight, the air conditioning and ventilation system is constantly running on the plane, which leads to dryness of the nasal mucosa and the appearance of a runny nose and unpleasant sore throat. To avoid this, drink more water without fear of swelling.
Please check your airline's policies before purchasing tickets, as some airlines do not accept women who are over 36 weeks pregnant on board. For a period of 30 to 36 weeks, a certificate from a doctor may be required, as well as a signing of a warranty statement stating that you are responsible for the consequences of the flight, not the airline.
If something went wrong during the flight, notify the flight attendant immediately. If necessary, an ambulance will meet you at the airport of arrival.
The most important thing is to tune in to the flight positively, and then the time on the plane will fly by unnoticed, and you will get pleasant emotions from the trip.
