Flying at 30 weeks

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WhosBob · 26/07/2023 18:22

I'm due to fly long haul (7 hour flight) at 29+6 and return at 30+5 weeks pregnant. I'm travelling because I have to, not because I want to! The thought is making me slightly nervous. We've just come back from holiday which was a 4 hour flight and I was absolutely fine. I had my compression socks with me but didn't use them. I will speak to my midwife and get a fit to fly letter but does anyone have any tips to make the flight extra comfortable? I'll be going with my parents and leaving my toddler behind so I know I can have a somewhat relaxing journey there and back!

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rosepetals2023 · 26/07/2023 19:01

I did at 32 weeks (was due to Covid border restrictions so I flew as soon as they reopened as was moving back to UK).
Was a 4 hour flight followed by 7 hours. It was fine just make sure to drink lots of water 🙂

Also check with your airline all have different cut off dates. The first airline didn’t ask for a fit to fly but I had one anyways. The second airline needed you to go to a gynaecologist and have a specific fit to fly document from the airline filled and signed out. This needed to then be emailed to them and approved by a doctor from the airlines medical team. Took about a week for the approval so make sure to check up on their websites in advance.
Good luck 😊

finished31 · 26/07/2023 19:05

My friend did at 29 weeks and her waters ended up breaking. She was hospitalised before her baby was born 9 weeks early in Spain. They stayed a further 5 weeks until baby flew home with team of medics and she had to get regular flight.

YallaYallaaa · 26/07/2023 19:06

Can you go business? I came back from Japan at 24 weeks and felt far too big for the seat

rosepetals2023 · 26/07/2023 19:10

Also make sure you have the fit to fly with you in hand when you’re on the plane. I would also take a copy of your 20 week scan to show proof of how far along you are.
I used to be a cabin crew and we were told during boarding to look out for any woman who looked in late pregnancy and ask for a fit to fly. I saw it happen a few times when they were offloaded if they didn’t have it.

Also check with the airline as some require you to have the fit to fly dated within 1 week of flying (so for your return journey). Should all be fine just plan it in advance xx

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