Can I fly at 32 weeks pregnant?

During a healthy pregnancy, occasional air travel is almost always safe. Most airlines allow you to fly domestically until about 36 weeks of pregnancy. Your ob-gyn can provide proof of your due date if you need it. If you are planning an international flight, the cut-off for traveling may be earlier.



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During the third trimester (25 to 40 weeks), many healthcare providers and midwives advise staying within a 300-mile radius of home because of potential problems such as high blood pressure, phlebitis, and false or preterm labor.

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Up to 35 weeks of pregnancy, pregnant women may travel without restriction; between 36 and 39 weeks of pregnancy, they may only travel with doctors' notes that are dated less than 24 hours before date of departure. After 39 weeks, pregnant women may not travel.

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If your health care provider says it's okay for you to fly, and your plans are flexible, the best time to travel by air might be during the second trimester. The risks of common pregnancy emergencies are lowest during that time.

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An aisle seat will make it easier to get in and out for walks and trips to the bathroom. A bulkhead seat is the most spacious, but a seat over the wing will probably give you the smoothest ride.

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Airline restrictions for pregnant passengers American Airlines allows pregnant passengers to fly without documentation up to four weeks before their due date. Southwest Airlines doesn't require any special documentation, but it doesn't recommend travel after 38 weeks.

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If you have a straightforward pregnancy and are healthy, there is no evidence that the changes in air pressure and/or the decrease in humidity have a harmful effect on you or your baby. There is no evidence that flying will cause miscarriage, early labour or your waters to break.

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Air travel can raise the risk for blood clots in the legs, a condition called venous thrombosis. The risk is higher for pregnant people.

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Yes, airport security and scanners are safe for women who are pregnant and they do not use X-rays to produce an image.

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“This fluid accumulation is what causes aches and swelling in the lower legs, and flying can also cause temporary edema due to changes in cabin pressure and air circulation,” she explains. This makes compression socks an invaluable item to keep on hand.

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