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Will the pressure of flying hurt the unborn baby?
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No: The baby is encased in amniotic fluid that along with your abdomen make it impervious to pressure changes. However, it is not recommended to fly post 7 months due to the risk of inciting premature labor.
Answered 12/26/2015
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