How long before birth should you stop traveling?

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 or midwife.



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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 or midwife.

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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. Check with your airline.

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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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If you're having a healthy pregnancy with no complications, you can likely travel up until the month before your due date. However, if you're at risk for preterm delivery, your doctor may advise against traveling at all in the third trimester.

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Best times to travel For those planning a Labor Day road trip, consider leaving early in the morning between the Wednesday and Friday before Labor Day. When making the return home, it's better to travel later in the evening after 6 p.m. between Saturday and Monday.

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Be aware that policies vary between each airline but generally: Most commercial airlines accept pregnant travellers up to 36 weeks if single pregnancy or up to 32 weeks if a multiple pregnancy. This is because labour is more likely after 37 weeks, or around 32 weeks if carrying an uncomplicated twin pregnancy.

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