Safe to travel during 30 weeks?

[quekling]

Hi
I need advice from mummies. I may need to travel during the 30th week. Is it safe? The flight is not long, about 5 hours. Any experience to share?

 

[blueswimmercrab]

hm is that second or third trimester? i think second trimester is fine. third trimester u probably wanna check. i probably need to travel during second trimester too coz boss wants me to and i already manage to push back on travelling during my first. imho - think 5 hours is moderately long though. u may want to take care to prevent blood clots.

 

[quekling]

It is third trimester. Doc said that it is not ideal though with assistance and if the itinerary is not too strenuous, it is ok.

But guess the hubs is not too keen for me to go. Sigh.

 

[mellyjong]

Hi Lynn,
My gynae said I could travel till 36 week. But flight no moe than 5hours. I am 34weeks now.
I guess it all depends on how you feel & how your pregnancy is progressing.
If you are travelling alone, you'll need to prepare a list of emergency contact nos. And make sure all the service providers know you are pregnant, ie airline, hotel etc.
And you need letter from clinic saying you are fit to travel. Also depending on airline, some make you sign indemnity form.
ps. I stop travelling at 28wk...too much hassle, and my water retention getting bad...4hr flight was my max tolerance.

 

[quekling]

Hi, MellyHong
Thanks for the advice. In the end, my gynae said there is no reason why I canot travel since I have a smooth pregnancy thus far. But I have decided not to go so that my hubs will not be worried. It's our first child, so maybe I should just try to be less adventurous. =p