https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:48:32 +0000 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:23:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=20370 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=5832194&title=flying-while-pregnant#5832194 Author: Ivana113613
Subject: 20370
Posted: 11 April 2013 at 9:23pm

I am 8 weeks pregnant, and months ago my hubby and I bought tickets to Europe (non refundable). My GP and midwife told me it would be safe for me to travel, but I am worried about radiation in airplane. Does anyone know if radiation in airplane could harm my baby? ]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:23:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=5832194&title=flying-while-pregnant#5832194 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=475640&title=flying-while-pregnant#475640 Author: Roksana
Subject: 20370
Posted: 26 August 2008 at 3:51pm

ooohhhh....Interesting! Thanks Kellygirl!! ]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:51:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=475640&title=flying-while-pregnant#475640 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=475630&title=flying-while-pregnant#475630 Author: Kellygirl
Subject: 20370
Posted: 26 August 2008 at 3:43pm

To relieve your fears, flying while pregnant is safe.

I used to be a flight attendant, flying up to 12 hours a day (I did this during my first pregnancy) up until my 34th week.

The reason why airlines want to to know if you are over 34-36 weeks isn't because it isn't safe but because it can be costly, (airlines won't tell you this is the reason).

If someone happens to go into labour, esp on a longer flight they may have to land (and give birth) in a different city, causing delays to the other passengers and other flights, etc.

So don't worry and have fun!]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:43:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=475630&title=flying-while-pregnant#475630 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=475550&title=flying-while-pregnant#475550 Author: Roksana
Subject: 20370
Posted: 26 August 2008 at 2:30pm

oh good! I knew you guys would make me feel a bit more relaxed about this!!

I you all!! ]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:30:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=475550&title=flying-while-pregnant#475550 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=475475&title=flying-while-pregnant#475475 Author: ooEvaoo
Subject: 20370
Posted: 26 August 2008 at 1:25pm

Yup I flew from NZ to Oz and about 27 weeks, and flew back at 32 weeks, so you should be fine.]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:25:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=475475&title=flying-while-pregnant#475475 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=475368&title=flying-while-pregnant#475368 Author: Roksana
Subject: 20370
Posted: 26 August 2008 at 11:39am

LizzyJ wrote: oh expect a lot of comments and some bump touches if you are going to an island, they seemed to love the fact i was pregnant, got special non alcoholic cocktails etc.

YAY to the non alcoholic drinks!! Ummm....bring on Fiji!! ]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:39:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=475368&title=flying-while-pregnant#475368 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=475165&title=flying-while-pregnant#475165 Author: LizzyJ
Subject: 20370
Posted: 26 August 2008 at 7:32am

oh expect a lot of comments and some bump touches if you are going to an island, they seemed to love the fact i was pregnant, got special non alcoholic cocktails etc.]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:32:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=475165&title=flying-while-pregnant#475165 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=475164&title=flying-while-pregnant#475164 Author: LizzyJ
Subject: 20370
Posted: 26 August 2008 at 7:29am

i flew at 20 weeks to fiji, 28 weeks to australia and at almost 37 weeks nationaly (couldn't face the drive and ferry and carried small).

I have to say that all were fine, and i suspect there is much more to the story on the plane. I was told that as long as the flight was no more than 4 hours in the last trimester that they would have no issues, unless there were multipul babies or complications or a bad pregnancy history, then i would need a doctors certificate.

If you really want to be sure talk to you LMC, they will know, min knew about all but the last one before hand and i told her about the national flight and she just laughed and said even if i had gone into labour the plane would have landed well before i had the baby.
]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:29:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=475164&title=flying-while-pregnant#475164 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=475113&title=flying-while-pregnant#475113 Author: Roksana
Subject: 20370
Posted: 25 August 2008 at 10:20pm

I know that I will be fine but you guys are right...what a freak occurance, hard to shake off when you are pregnant yourself and flying...[:s]

But that every one! Yah Liz I plan to take walks up and down the plane in the trip.

Thanks again!![:D] ]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:20:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=475113&title=flying-while-pregnant#475113 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=474903&title=flying-while-pregnant#474903 Author: lizzle
Subject: 20370
Posted: 25 August 2008 at 7:38pm

i flew from japan to aus, then aus to nz at 34 weeks preggers.

then again a year and a bit later.

In aus went to the doctor both times for a check up immediately after and was pronounced to be "in perfect health"

Keep your fluids up, and take waddle-walks whenever possible. you;ll be fine.

that was a freak occurance]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:38:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=474903&title=flying-while-pregnant#474903 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=474899&title=flying-while-pregnant#474899 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 20370
Posted: 25 August 2008 at 7:35pm

i bet there is a history we dont know with the lady on the plane...

youll be ok....but dont you dare let miss zaara ride pillion on a motorbike...OMG that newsstory was horrid!!!]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:35:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=474899&title=flying-while-pregnant#474899 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=474809&title=flying-while-pregnant#474809 Author: Roksana
Subject: 20370
Posted: 25 August 2008 at 6:10pm

LOL...Thanks!!

]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:10:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=474809&title=flying-while-pregnant#474809 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=474797&title=flying-while-pregnant#474797 Author: AnnC
Subject: 20370
Posted: 25 August 2008 at 5:53pm

I flew from the Uk to NZ when i was 24 weeks pregnant and he stayed put ... Did it reassure you??? ]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:53:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=474797&title=flying-while-pregnant#474797 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=474794&title=flying-while-pregnant#474794 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 20370
Posted: 25 August 2008 at 5:46pm

Flying is very safe! The airlines don't like you flying after 36 weeks, but if your MW says it's OK for your Fiji trip (and can I say I'm incredibly jealous!), then it will be OK!

Consider this a (hopefully) helpful, gentle online slap!]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:46:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=474794&title=flying-while-pregnant#474794 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=474778&title=flying-while-pregnant#474778 Author: Roksana
Subject: 20370
Posted: 25 August 2008 at 5:19pm

In light of the recent event on the news (pregnant lady at 34 weeks gives birth on the plane on the way from Aust and baby dies)......Can some one please reassure me that flying is safe while pregant??

I am flying to Fiji on the 18th and I am 28 weeks. I was all soooo excited about my holiday but now I keep thinking about the lady in the plane. And no matter what I do I cant get it out of my head!!

PLEASE HELP ME OR SEND ME A ONLINE SLAP!! ]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:19:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20370&PID=474778&title=flying-while-pregnant#474778