https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:52:18 +0000 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:49:51 +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=40943 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=40943&PID=1406535&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1406535 Author: Brunettie86
Subject: 40943
Posted: 10 November 2011 at 11:49am

I probably could look into flights to Kaitaia just another thing to organise haha trying to hire a car etc. when we can go in my parents car up there as they are going to the wedding also.

I agree us poor new Mums!

Edited by Brunettie86]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:49:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1406535&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1406535 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1406404&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1406404 Author: amy_and_carl
Subject: 40943
Posted: 09 November 2011 at 8:27pm

Me too! We're flying from Auckland to Perth 7 weeks after my EDD as I'm a bridesmaid at my sister's wedding. Think us new Mum's will be worse than the babies ]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:27:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1406404&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1406404 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1406384&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1406384 Author: Ceres
Subject: 40943
Posted: 09 November 2011 at 7:42pm

Just a thought: if you're going 5 hours north of Auckland would it maybe be more easy on you, and bubs, to fly up to Kaitaia to get you closer?]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:42:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1406384&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1406384 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1406320&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1406320 Author: Brunettie86
Subject: 40943
Posted: 09 November 2011 at 3:24pm

Thanks so much for all the comments - it has made me feel a lot better, it will be convincing DH it will all be ok that will be the hard part now - he is going to be one protective Daddy!!! It looks as though I will be booking an elective c-section (for a whole host of reasons) so he should be 5 weeks, lets hope I heal up ok and the drive isn't too bad.]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:24:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1406320&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1406320 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405993&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405993 Author: Katie27
Subject: 40943
Posted: 08 November 2011 at 6:00pm

I agree with MrsMJD, the 5 hour drive will be a lot harder than a 1.5 hr flight]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:00:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405993&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405993 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405851&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405851 Author: Cinderella
Subject: 40943
Posted: 08 November 2011 at 11:04am

I have been looking at this as well. We are flying to Fiji in easter next year and our little girl will be about 6 weeks. Everyone I have spoken to has said it is easier to travel with them at this stage as they eat and sleep pretty much.
The airline is okay with it so the flights are booked. We simply can't book baby's ticket untill she is here.

They only thing I would say is as it is your first you have no idea how you will feel yourself so prepare for the trip but be prepared to cancel it if you really just don't feel up to it.]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:04:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405851&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405851 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405777&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405777 Author: SethsMama
Subject: 40943
Posted: 08 November 2011 at 7:22am

Oh and it is probably good to know that the airline will let you check in as much 'baby stuff' as you need at no extra charge.
Our last trip we checked in our car seat, pram and port-a-cot, so you won't need to worry about sourcing them in auckland (although car rental companies will supply car seats too if you want less luggage).]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:22:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405777&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405777 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405735&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405735 Author: MrsMJD
Subject: 40943
Posted: 07 November 2011 at 9:44pm

One of the girls in my antenatal group flew internationally with her bub 6weeks after a very traumatic birth (probably should have had a c section). She was fine. I think you'll be ok. I'd be more worried about the drive personally esp if you only end up being a couple of weeks post partum.
I'd say feed on take off and landing. And remember to let the airline know before you fly that you are flying with a baby cause he will need a ticket (no extra charge) and they will provide a infant belt for you.

Exciting that you are almost 28weeks!!!!]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:44:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405735&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405735 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405719&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405719 Author: SethsMama
Subject: 40943
Posted: 07 November 2011 at 8:57pm

Oh and he was our first as well]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:57:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405719&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405719 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405718&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405718 Author: SethsMama
Subject: 40943
Posted: 07 November 2011 at 8:57pm

We flew auckland-blenheim with DS when he was 6 weeks.
He just slept and fed. I took a dummy (he doesn't usually have a dummy) and it was really good as he didn't want to fed on the way down but figured out the dummy pretty quickly!
We took him again a couple of weeks ago, same thing, didn't want to fed but took a dummy on the way down (Having not had one since the last trip) ]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:57:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405718&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405718 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405670&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405670 Author: troutpout
Subject: 40943
Posted: 07 November 2011 at 7:04pm

I think flying with a newborn would actually be easier than flying with an older baby/toddler. A new baby spend most of it's time snoozing, or on the boob, both of which would be fairly simple to manage on a flight.

Not too sure about the c-sec though, agree you would have to check with the airline.

Good luck xxx]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:04:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405670&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405670 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405665&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405665 Author: squoggs
Subject: 40943
Posted: 07 November 2011 at 6:56pm

No your not crazy, its the easiest time to travel with kids I reckon! We flew akl-chch return for the first time when DD was less than 2 wks old. Its pretty easy at that age, just feed on descent - they don't usually have problems with their ears until they are older anyway & pressure is not really an issue in the jets unless something is going wrong. We just carried DD onto the plane, and she sat on me and fed during the flight. If you can, when you check in, get the airline to block the row off for you so you can use the spare seat next to you, and also a bit more privacy for feeding.

TBH the hardest part of traveling with very little ones is that EVERYONE wants to cuddle them, and they get a bit out of whack & pretty overstimulated - would def pay to take a carry cot or something so you can put them down wherever for a nap & some time out.

Sorry no idea about the c-sect]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:56:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405665&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405665 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405528&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405528 Author: Stoked
Subject: 40943
Posted: 07 November 2011 at 12:58pm

I remember looking into this just before DS was born. From memory my ob/gyn said after 2 weeks should be fine for both bubs and I but he would want to check me prior to flying if I'd had a c-section.

I think a domestic flight would not be too strenuous on your body (not flying at as high a level so less impact from air pressure changes) - my doc was more concerned as I was talking about a major international flight.

Perhaps check with your LMC. (and good luck for making it to the wedding!)

ETA: Where would 5 hours north of Auckland be?

Edited by Stoked]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:58:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405528&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405528 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405525&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405525 Author: Kellz
Subject: 40943
Posted: 07 November 2011 at 12:57pm

Get some sort of wrap so baby can be close to your chest while travelling and in the airport etc- bubs will be more settled and less stimulated than when in a pram espceially in the noisy airports.]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:57:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405525&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405525 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405521&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405521 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 40943
Posted: 07 November 2011 at 12:43pm

Maybe ring the airlines & see what they say?]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:43:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405521&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405521 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405500&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405500 Author: Brunettie86
Subject: 40943
Posted: 07 November 2011 at 12:00pm

Hi,

I am a bridesmaid for my bestie a month after my EDD. The wedding is a 5 hour drive north of Auckland so we would be flying from Dunedin to Auckland one day then driving the next - staying for 2 or 3 nights then doing the same back again.

My questions:

1) Can you fly with a 2-6 week old baby.
2) If I were to have a ceaser can I fly within 2-6 weeks. If it were only 2-3 weeks prior I don't think I will make it but maybe 5 weeks?
3)Am I crazy even thinking about it? It is our first child.

Thanks ]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:00:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40943&PID=1405500&title=flying-soon-after-birth#1405500