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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 12:20

I forgot to say earlier that I have flown during the first trimester (and 2nd and 3rd trimesters) of all of my full term pregnancies...more than once during two of them. The two miscarriages I had happened while firmly on the ground. I agree with Anon...research suggests if a miscarriage is going to happen, it's going to happen no matter where you are at the time. My last one happened in a shopping centre. :( I'm not going to suggest people don't go shopping while pregnant. ;)

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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 09:25

My last pregnancy I flew from dxb to Paris. Then Paris to Toronto and back to Dubai via Cairo!!! All this during the first trimester. My OB-GYN gave me the green light as everything looked fine, so I followed her advice. Good luck!

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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 09:04

I'm not one for sharing regnancy stories, but I mc'd at 11 weeks during a flight. I wouldn't do it, many friends travel in first trimester and they've been fine.

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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 09:00

My opinion on this matter is that it is 100% safe to fly during any trimester. If you have a miscarriage during or after flying, you probably would have had it had you not flown at all.

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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 08:47

Anyone else have any thoughts on this please? TIA

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Latest post on 09 April 2012 - 09:05

Good morning ladies, First of all TheDangerousBlonde, I am so sorry to hear about your miscarriage and thank you for posting. Thanks so much to everyone for your replies. I really dont know what to do. I think I will get a 2nd medical opinion and decide from there. But its just nice to get some advice from someone who has already been there.

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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 20:09

Congratulations on your pregnancy Dallydoo! :D I agree completely with kiwispiers. Plan to go, double check with your OB just before you travel, and read up on what's safe to eat during the flight and at the wedding. ;) Oh, and try to work out what helps you with morning sickness before you go, then have that on hand in buckets for the flight! I had '*some* success with travel bands on my wrists.

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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 20:04

Hi there pilatesmama, congratulations on your pregnancy! I don't want to worry or scare you, but I just suffered a miscarriage DURING a flight, was only 5 hours, but started feeling weird and cramping on the flight, then bleeding. As soon as we landed, I had to go straight to hospital and miscarried there, was horrific. I know the risks are low and there is no "evidence" and maybe this is because I am trying to find reasons why this happened (I was a first timer too), but I wouldn't take the risk. I felt weird with the cabin pressure and really sick and fatigued on the plane. I was 6 weeks gone and am utterly devastated. I would hate anyone else to go through what happened to me (esp being in a foreign hospital for the D&C procedure), so I would stay safe and not fly. Just my advice, hope you're well and the pregnancy is OK. edited by The Dangerous Blonde on 08/04/2012 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Having recently had another miscarriage myself, I understand some of the pain you might be feeling. One thing I learnt after my first miscarriage is that we really need to accept that these things 'just happen' and that there's usually no rhyme or reason to it. I lost my first baby after a frightening home invasion and the major stress that followed in the next few days. I believe with all of my heart that the miscarriage was going to happen anyway (just as it did with my fifth pregnancy). At first, I beat myself up about not double checking window locks etc. Some good friends and a supportive doctor reminded me of the statistics and I accepted there was nothing I could have done to prevent that loss. Of course your miscarriage was traumatic. :( Please try not to blame the flight or your decision to fly. There is no evidence that flight in early pregnancy is dangerous. Don't beat yourself up over something that was going to happen no matter where you were that day...beating yourself up is just counter-productive in the long process of healing yourself. Take care.

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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 14:42

hi , dont worry as long as your doctor gives u permision u will be fine. the only reason they usually sometimes discourage flying is because there is a risk of miscarriage between 8-11 weeks . just keep hydrated during the flight and do some foot and neck circles on the plane.

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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 11:24

The flying itself is not actually dangerous, the danger is that you would go into labour while on the plane and be stuck there, thats why they say not to fly after 34 weeks. You could have a miscarriage (for other reasons not the flying) in your first trimester and also be stuck on the plane I guess, but then again even if you weren't on the plane, they can't really stop a miscarriage once it has started anyway and if you have made it as far as 9 weeks and seen a heartbeat etc your miscarriage chances are very low and flying won''t increase them. I have flown at 9 weeks for both my pregnancies and for much longer flights than you are talking about (both of mine were 20 hour flights to NZ) both times my Dr said it was fine (and without blood thinning meds being prescribed). Its tough if you are experiencing morning sickness as the plane food can smell awful and you do feel quite tired (although Europe wouldn't be too bad as the time zone difference is really small) The biggest issue is actually not being able to eat a lot of the plane food due to listeria risk (so you have to avoid the salads, cold meats, seafood etc) and you will find the same issue at the wedding itself. Personally I would plan to go, and maybe get a scan a few days before you fly just to check all is well with the baby if it is then there is no reason not to fly and its lovely to have the chance to tell people in person about your pregnancy. Don't pack a heavy suitcase (or at least don't be the person who lifts it), take some pregnancy safe snacks in case the food on the plane is unsuitable, wear the support stockings and relax.

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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 10:36

Hi Dallydoo, Alot of people i know do fly in their 1st trimester, but when i had my first appointment at 8 weeks my doctor said its best not to fly in the first trimester and after 34 weeks. But I guess all doctors are different.

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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 10:28

Thanks Tiki, I think Im just being a bit neurotic being a first timer and all that. Im being extra cautious but was just curious to see what the ladies on here had to say on the subject... Thanks again!

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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 10:14

Congratulations !! I have taken flights during my pregnancies without any problem. Now, my kids were very well were they were and I was even horsebackriding - waited the 3rd month of pregnancy -, surfing, sailing, running, etc during my 3 pregnancies.... so not sure if I can be a good example.... Anyway, flights are presurized and so on, so I would follow the advises of your doctor anyway. All in all, you are the one who know best your body....listen to it more than what you can read on websites and enjoy your pregnancy :-)

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OK so here is my question, Have been TTC for a number of years now and have gone through IVF at DGFC. Miraculously, I got my BFP last week. I cant believe it - I am just over the moon but being a little wary so far. I have a holiday booked in May to fly to Europe for a family wedding so it would be a flight in the region of 7 - 8 hours. At that stage, I would be around 9 weeks gone. I have spoken with my Doctor about flying in the 1st trimester and he has assured me that there is absolutely no risk whatsoever with the planes and technology that we have today. I have been on blood thinning medication for the past 3 weeks just as a precaution and the Doctor has said that I will continue to take this into my pregnancy. He has said that as long as I take my medication before flying, drink lots of water and get up and walk about frequently throughout the flight that there is absolutely no risk whatsoever. I have read up on this on the internet and while the general consensus is that flying in the 1st trimester is not at all risky, some say that it can accelerate symptoms such as nausea, sickness etc, but is not risky. I have however read the odd website where they have said that it may be linked to miscarriage.... although no proof has been found... Im not so sure what to do. If I thought that there was any risk whatsoever, I would just cancel the trip and make excuses as to why we cant go home. However, my doctor and several others have said that there is no risk at all. Does anyone have any experience in this or have any advice? TIA

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