Does flying increase risk of miscarriage?

A change in air pressure or a decrease in humidity won't cause your baby any harm. There is also no evidence to suggest that flying causes miscarriages, early labour or waters to break . If you have any health issues or pregnancy complications, discuss it with your GP or midwife before you decide to fly.



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Pregnant women can fly in most cases. Travel during first and second trimesters is generally safe. Third trimester travel may require medical clearance. Pregnant women should stay hydrated and move regularly.

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ABSTRACT: In the absence of obstetric or medical complications, occasional air travel is safe for pregnant women. Pregnant women can fly safely, observing the same precautions for air travel as the general population.

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Pregnant women can fly safely, observing the same precautions for air travel as the general population. Because severe air turbulence cannot be predicted and the subsequent risk for trauma is significant should this occur, pregnant women should be instructed to use their seat belts continuously while seated.

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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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Emirates' policy when it comes to pregnant travelers is similar to that of many other commercial airlines: Travelers can fly up to their seventh month of pregnancy unless they have any medical complications or concerns. If you're born on an airplane, is your nationality up in the air?

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Generally, women are not allowed to travel by air after 36 weeks for domestic travel, and after 28 to 35 weeks for international travel. The decision on whether to travel and how far to travel at any time during pregnancy should be a joint decision between you and your healthcare provider.

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If you're pregnant and traveling before your 36th week, you can travel on a United flight without medical documentation. If you've reached your 36th week or after, you'll need an obstetrician's certificate — the original and two copies — stating that you're fit for air travel.

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There is no reason for concern regarding a possible effect on fertility of radiation from a few airplane flights. Because there is a threshold dose for radiation effects on fertility, when we are below the threshold, the risk becomes clinically insignificant.

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Prevent Pregnancy Blood Clots
  1. Keep moving. “If you are overweight and sedentary, that will affect your blood flow and increase your risk for deep vein thrombosis in pregnancy,” Dr. ...
  2. Get up during travel. ...
  3. Wear compression stockings. ...
  4. Drink lots of water.


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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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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) when pregnant and flying The risk of DVT increases when you're flying and with longer flights because you are sitting down for a long time. You're also at a higher risk of developing a DVT when you are pregnant and for up to six weeks after you give birth .

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High Elevation Travel Pregnant people should avoid activities at high elevation unless they have trained for and are accustomed to such activities; those not acclimated to high elevation might experience breathlessness and palpitations.

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Tips for flying when pregnant For the smoothest ride, request a seat in the middle of the plane over the wing. (This is the area where you're least likely to get airsick too.) For more legroom, try to get a seat in the bulkhead or pay for an upgrade.

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