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Im currently 22 weeks pregnant. its a healthy pregnancy and everything with baby is normal and healthy. i have a trip to cpt (im in jhb)coming up next weekend and im worried about flying. do i need to go buy compression socks from the pharmacy?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

"CPT toJHB" ?'s: Assuming you are in South Africa, the air trip to Capetown from Johannesburg is not long, and compression socks are not necessary. If possible,during the flight walk up and down the aisle a couple times to help your circulation.

Answered 8/26/2020

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A member asked:

Im currently 22 weeks pregnant. its a healthy pregnancy and everything with baby is normal and healthy. i have a trip to cpt (im in jhb)coming up next weekend and im worried about flying. do i need to go buy compression socks from the pharmacy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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