Flying at 32 weeks?

[lydiangel83]

Hi all I'm looking at flying at 31-32 weeks from London to Venice for a family wedding - just looking for any experience / advice on whether that will be ok?

First time pregnancy so not sure how I will feel / what's realistic. Airline advice varies from 28-33 weeks.

Thanks in advance!!

It's fine - flew a month ago at 32 weeks. Make sure you get a 'fit to fly' letter if your airline specifically asks (which the bastards at Ryanair did even though no one asked for it). Get someone to carry your bags and leave plenty of time to walk to the gate and be prepared to stand a reasonable amount. Otherwise it will be fine.

As long as the airline you want to fly with allows it and be prepared to get a letter, it will be fine.

I flew at 30ish weeks with no issues

Also make sure your travel insurers are happy.

I flew at 36 weeks, it was a bit uncomfortable but it was a longer flight, nearly 4 hours. You will need a letter from your doctor to say you can fly but you should be fine.

I've done an 8 hr flight at 36 weeks - no issues at all, just get a fit to fly note and make sure you follow advice for movement whilst flying ( rotating ankles et, walking about etc)