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Can I travel if I am 1 week pregnant?

Is travel safe during pregnancy? In most cases, pregnant women can travel safely until close to their due dates. But travel may not be recommended if you have pregnancy complications. If you are planning a trip, talk with your obstetrician–gynecologist (ob-gyn).



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As long as you and your fetus are healthy, you can travel safely until you are 36 weeks pregnant.

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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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Is travel safe during pregnancy? In most cases, pregnant women can travel safely until close to their due dates. But travel may not be recommended if you have pregnancy complications. If you are planning a trip, talk with your obstetrician–gynecologist (ob-gyn).

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Traveling during the two-week wait is acceptable as it does not affect the ability for an embryo to implant. We do, however, prefer that patients do not travel beyond the range of reasonable medical care in the event of side effects that would call for medical care.

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Ideally, you'll be having a blast when you travel. But, still, travel can be stressful at times. The stress hormone, cortisol, can negatively impact fertility, potentially by reducing blood flow to the uterus and impacting the menstrual cycle. It's the same reason stress can make you miss a period.

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