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Flying when pregnant & taking aspirin

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LJFMO2 · 27/02/2020 08:43

Anybody had to fly at 32 weeks?

I had 4 miscarriages before my daughter and took aspirin In my first pregnancy which led to my healthy baby girl, I'm now expecting again and taking aspirin again of course... we have a wedding in may in Italy and (if all CV issues disappear) which we are booked on to go for a week and I'd be flying there 32-33 weeks. I'm just interested to see any bodies experiences and how easy it was to get a fit to fly letter xx

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annemarie2 · 27/02/2020 23:47

No advice I'm afraid- but I'll be 32 weeks flying to Spain for 10 days in the summer. Also be taking aspirin for low PAPP-A, so I'm in the boat with you too xx

GrumpyHoonMain · 27/02/2020 23:51

Was the aspirin prescribed? If yes then speak to the consultant - they may prescribe heparin injections for the higher risk. I have a clotting disorder and was taking both - I was told to take them at specific times before the flight and told to wear compression stockings. I flew long distance BA and as I was heavily pregnant the staff onboard kept forcing water on me - so do make sure you drink loads!

carmellaP · 28/02/2020 08:35

Check if your airline will let you fly at 32/33 weeks.
I'm flying on Monday, I'll be 28 weeks, my airline wants a 'fit to fly' note after 27 weeks.
My midwife wouldn't give me one but either would the GP. The GP would only give me a 'statement of fact' but still charged me £30 for the privilege. I can't imagine someone stopping to ask if I'm pregnant but if they do I'll either say I'm fewer weeks pregnant or give them the note and claim ignorance.

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