Sometimes it might be necessary for you to take a flight while pregnant. Here are some helpful tips brought by the experts in travel from the Grupo Mayan resorts that will allow you to make the flight a little bit much easier and comfortable for you and the baby.
First thing is first, if you need to take a flight for whatever reason, make sure that you talk to your OB beforehand, say the Grupo Mayan experts. There are certain times during a pregnancy that a doctor will advise you against travel, such as the first trimester where a miscarriage is more likely to happen or in the third trimester where you run a higher risk of giving birth. If there have not been any other complications as well, chances are he will clear you to go, but keep in mind that most airlines also have their guidelines about letting pregnant women fly.
Another thing to think about is your destination. If you are planning on flying to a place that requires prior immunizations or immunizations that your home country does not require, you more than likely, will not be able to obtain immunizations while you are pregnant, say the Grupo Mayan experts.
When booking your flight, you need to keep where you will be sitting for the duration of the flight and try to book as seat that is near the bathroom, on the aisle so it is easier to get in and out, first class for more leg room and the seats are bigger as well. It might be more expensive, but well worth it.
If you have been cleared by your doctor for flying, get something in writing such as a medical statement from your doctor because you might be asked to show proof that your doctor gave you permission to fly, say the Grupo Mayan experts. Especially if there is an emergency reason for the trip and unavoidable and you are in your later stages of pregnancy. This also allows the airline to be aware of your position before you get on board in case that anything happens mid-flight, they won’t be caught off-guard.
Try to take your own food on the flight with you such as fruits, crackers and nutritious things and not store bought pre-packaged junk food. Make sure you take plenty of water with you on board as well. It is not recommended that you take things that are high in syrup or sugar because someone who is not pregnant can easily get dehydrated on a flight, and this is the case even more so for someone who is pregnant.
If you do not have to travel by yourself, make an effort not to do so. Additionally, you should always keep a list of your emergency contacts on you and your doctors information in your purse in case there is something that happens and people need to be reached. Make sure this information, say the Grupo Mayan experts, is in your carry on and not in your checked baggage.
