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Is Air Travel Safe During 8th Week Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2015

Question: Hi Doc,

I am in my 8th week of pregnancy. in my last visit to doctor everything is undercontrol. Baby's heart beat is normal. I plan to fly to XXXXXXX that is 3 hours flight from XXXXXXX in my 10th week. This is a direct flight. The doctor said nothing to worry and I can fly but I am colleagues are asking me to avoid.

I wanted your advice if flying in 10th week is safe.

Thanks,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Air travel is safe in pregnancy after 12 weeks of gestation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Air travel is safe in pregnancy after 12 weeks of gestation. However, if the travel is unavoidable, then you should get a ultrasound prior to the travelling to assess the site of the placenta. If the placenta is not low lying, then you can travel by air.
Low lying placenta or placenta covering the cervical os has high risk of bleeding, hence journey is completely avoided.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you both good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj