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Need suggestion for international flight travel during pregnancy, which week is good, and travel tips.

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Second trimester: Weeks 14-28 are safest-especially for long flights across oceans (oxymetazoline). Make sure airlines have no restrictions.

Answered 12/28/2016

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Check with airline: You should check to see how far you can be to travel. A lot of airlines won't let you fly internationally beyond 30 weeks. I would say 2nd trimester is the best time to travel.

Answered 1/26/2015

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Dr. Liza Kunz answered

Prevent clots: Make sure you get up and walk at least once every other hour. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Consider buying compression socks/tights if the flight is particularly long. Try to limit your international flights to before the third trimester.

Answered 5/23/2013

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hopefully the link: Below would help. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/air-travel-during-pregnancy/an00398.

Answered 9/2/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pregnancy Air travel: The second trimester is an ideal time to travel. f you are healthy with no complications – it is usually safe to travel up to 36 weeks of pregnancy. However airlines vary widely regarding their pregnancy policies. Some have no restrictions. Beginning at 28 weeks medical certificates may be required that need to be filled out in as little as within 48 hours of your flight. Check your airline's

Answered 11/25/2017

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