Several times I received a question on FB about how many weeks gestation is safe to travel by planes. All airlines have rules for pregnant women. So, check at the airline before ordering tiket.Menurut American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the safest time for pregnant women traveling by airplane is during the second trimester (18 to 24 weeks) since the second trimester is the period where the risk of preterm labor is lower. Many doctors recommend not to travel by air after 36 weeks gestation or more.



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Be sure to check-up visits to the obstetrician prior to travel. Do not leave before you get prenatal care and health from a doctor. Notify also the goal & the time duration of flight. Usually, the doctor will give / prepare the special warnings or suggest to reconsider the trip if the destination is going contaminated illness, or the flight taken, including long-haul flights (long-haul flight, a flight duration of over six hours), etc.. Ask the doctor's certificate may require flying in a pregnant condition; then provide some copy letters (in case requested by the airport / airline). Take the medical certificate and medical records & health insurance card (if any). If possible, have travel insurance to protect your pregnancy from the various possibilities that might happen, for medical care when giving birth, and fee schedule changes the way home if you suddenly gave birth to their destination. Not all pregnant women can fly, there are some indications that do not allow a pregnant woman to travel by planes, they are pregnant women with the condition do not fit can increase the risk then you should consult with your doctor before traveling by plane. These conditions include:  1. Severe anemia 2. Sickle cell disease (deformity of red blood cells yaituberbentuk crescent) 3. There have been a history of blood clots 4. Weakness and abnormalities in the placenta Aircraft Up Tips For Pregnant Women Here are some tips for pregnant women who planned to travel by airplane: 1. Polar Leisure Considering you are the two entities, we recommend using a comfortable completion. For example in choosing footwear, use shoes or sandals with the right flat. Use comfortable clothes, looking for material that can absorb sweat so you do not overheat.When the journey, try to releks. Find a comfortable position to sit.Ask to sit down the middle of the plane-which offers a more comfortable or near the wing, which is more comfortable when flying. Fasten seat belt in the lower abdomen, crossed at the shoulder down. Think of positive things. Music can make more releks pregnant women, in addition to music also can give peace to the baby. Listen to slow music, while enjoying the journey. Try to choose a seat beside walkway / aisle, to facilitate mobility to the toilet 2. Always Bring Food and Drinks Do not travel with an empty stomach, Bring some snacks to prevent nausea. Because during pregnancy you never know when you become hungry. Choose nutritious snacks and certainly not harmful to the womb. Drink plenty of fluids. Low humidity in the cabin can cause dehydration effects. Stay terehidrasi keep your body. Avoiding caffeinated drinks may also help prevent dehydration 3. Try to frequent moves If possible, get up and walk every half hour to stretch the muscles and protect against clogged arteries. Move your feet every 15 minutes since pregnant women often mengalamikejang foot due to clotting in the veins due to terlalulama sitting. Among the legs straighten, rotate pergelangankaki, moving the thumb. 4. Bring and wear socks Get ready to bring the socks while traveling or make sure the airlines that Mother used to provide a sock. Socks useful for reducing the likelihood of increased platelet veins or DVT (Deep Venous thrombosit). 5. Bring ginger candy to avoid nausea To prevent the possibility of nausea on the way, try to eat ginger candy and lots of rest 6. Perform relaxation rides Relaxation during the trip will also make your body comfortable Lower air pressure in the cabin of the aircraft has minimal effects on the fetus, During the flight, the air pressure adjusted at a height of approximately between 5000 and 8000 meters above sea level.Although pregnant women and their babies have less oxygen in their blood than it should be above sea level, the body will adjust.