https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:04:46 +0000 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:16:47 +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=37422 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=37422&PID=1240403&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1240403 Author: lizzle
Subject: 37422
Posted: 14 January 2011 at 6:16pm

i flew a 8 hour flight at 34 weeks (got a medical cert). no issues at all.   ]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:16:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37422&PID=1240403&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1240403 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37422&PID=1240387&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1240387 Author: Nutella
Subject: 37422
Posted: 14 January 2011 at 5:49pm

I flew much later than that, had a fair few flights in one day and was fine, just got a bit swollen. Make sure you take a large water bottle on the plane, poke your tummy out as far as you can at check in so they might have an empty seat next to you which can make a difference lol.]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:49:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37422&PID=1240387&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1240387 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37422&PID=1238453&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1238453 Author: Bobchannz
Subject: 37422
Posted: 12 January 2011 at 8:17pm

It is completely fine.

I flew all the time - often four or five flights in a day like you. Drink heaps, do your ankle exercises and make sure you walk around heaps between flights.]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:17:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37422&PID=1238453&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1238453 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37422&PID=1238274&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1238274 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 37422
Posted: 12 January 2011 at 4:37pm

I read somewhere that the change in pressure can bring on labour so at 28 weeks you should be fine.]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:37:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37422&PID=1238274&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1238274 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37422&PID=1238236&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1238236 Author: thmprs
Subject: 37422
Posted: 12 January 2011 at 4:00pm

I flew to Aussie at 33 weeks & had no issues, just wore compression socks to help & drunk water.

My midwife actually said flying is probalby better than driving cause you can get up & walk around alot where in a car driving you just want to get there so tend not to move so much.]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:00:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37422&PID=1238236&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1238236 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37422&PID=1238082&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1238082 Author: kiwimum2010
Subject: 37422
Posted: 12 January 2011 at 12:46pm

Hi - I flew to USA at 27 weeks preg and back at 29 wks preg. Was direct AKL - LA, 5 hrs in LA then direct LA to JFK. A Few days later JFK - LV (Vegas), then a few days later, LV - LA, 4 hours in LA then LA - AKL. I wore compression tights, drunk heaps, got up and walked around lots and apart from swelling big time all was good and I have a healthy 13 month old now! ]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:46:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37422&PID=1238082&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1238082 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37422&PID=1237420&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1237420 Author: Mitchymoo
Subject: 37422
Posted: 11 January 2011 at 7:05pm

Thank you! As the flights are fairly short (1 hour tops for each leg), theres just a lot of them! You have given me a lot more confidence in going. It is for work, but is optional. :)]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:05:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37422&PID=1237420&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1237420 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37422&PID=1237349&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1237349 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 37422
Posted: 11 January 2011 at 5:44pm

One risk is higher risk of DVT because of prolonged sitting, so if you're just moving around when you can, you should be fine.

I'm sure there are other risks - will see what others come up with!]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:44:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37422&PID=1237349&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1237349 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37422&PID=1237346&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1237346 Author: Mitchymoo
Subject: 37422
Posted: 11 January 2011 at 5:40pm

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone knew the actual problem with flying whilst pregnant?
My flight will be a bit different, I will be taking off and landing 6 times throughout the day - its a multi stop flight between Ak and Christchurch.
A one hour flight, I have been told, is usually not a problem...however with the constant taking off and landing, would that be an issue?
Any help would be great!!]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:40:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37422&PID=1237346&title=flying-at-28-weeks#1237346