Can pregnant women fly?

　　Can pregnant women fly?

　　Whether pregnant women can fly is a question that many expectant mothers who need to travel are very concerned about. So whether pregnant women can fly, let’s give a detailed introduction below.

　　Generally speaking, there is no problem for pregnant women to fly during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy. However, if the pregnant woman has certain pregnancy complications, such as vaginal bleeding, diabetes, high blood pressure or premature birth If you have any symptoms, you should check with your doctor before traveling. As long as your pregnancy is normal, you can carry out activities and travel as planned. Most expectant mothers believe that the second trimester (14 weeks to 27 weeks of pregnancy) is the best time for pregnant women to travel by air. At this stage, morning sickness The phenomenon has passed, pregnant women are at a time when they are full of energy, and the risk of miscarriage is also very low.

　　Pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy have no problem taking most flights before 36 weeks of pregnancy, as long as they have no pregnancy complications, are not carrying twins or multiples, and do not have any symptoms of threatened premature labor. Airlines and ticketing agents won't ask you if you're pregnant when you buy a ticket, but there may be some questions when you check in at the airport. Therefore, starting from about the 28th week of pregnancy, if a pregnant woman wants to travel by air, she must first check the relevant regulations of the airline to which she is flying regarding pregnant women. And don’t forget your return flight.

　　Is it okay for pregnant women to fly? fetus cause damage

　　Will flying by pregnant women cause harm to the fetus? There is no evidence that short-distance flights will cause harm to the fetus in your belly. Cabin pressure will not affect your baby ； In fact, problems may only arise if pregnant women fly on small planes without cabin pressure. At high altitudes, oxygen is very thin, which means that a pregnant woman's body has to work intensively to deliver sufficient oxygen to herself and her baby. During the flight, excessive exposure to atmospheric radiation will also increase the risk of miscarriage. Therefore, many airlines will increase corresponding preventive measures to prevent flight attendants in early pregnancy from boarding the aircraft. Of course, flight attendants fly hundreds of flights each year, and doctors agree the risk is minimal for expectant mothers who fly occasionally.

　　Rules for pregnant women to fly

　　1: You can fly without a certificate if you are within 32 weeks of pregnancy. When checking in, tell the staff how many weeks you are pregnant. The airport doctor will do a simple check for you and stamp it.

　　2. If you are 32-36 weeks pregnant, you need a doctor at or above the municipal level to issue a certificate of fitness to fly 72 hours before boarding. Without proof, you cannot fly.

　　3. If you are more than 36 weeks pregnant, airlines will not accept it in principle, that is, you cannot fly.