Travel and Touring

Archive for December, 2009

Traveling by plane during pregnancy can be safe. Pregnant women without any complications can fly, but it will increase the risk of venous clotting of blood vessels (deep vein thrombosis / DVT) then you need to consult before setting off with your obstetrician. It is advisable not to fly before 12 weeks of age womb or after 28 weeks. Afterward, when giving birth the greater the risk, the airline will ask the doctor a letter stating that you deserve to go and confirm the approximate date of your birth.

Each airline have their own rules so it is important to convey the travel agent when buying a ticket that you are pregnant and check whether you are still allowed to fly. If you book tickets via the internet, check the airline website.

Scheduled flights are usually allowed the womb of pregnant women up to age approximately 34 weeks to fly. If you are traveling on a package holiday are usually not always clear what the aircraft is used. You should discuss your pregnancy with the agents who arrange holidays so they can inform you about the airline used and the rules.

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