What happens if your water breaks on a plane?

Going into labour on the plane Going into labour or having your waters break on a plane can be a frightening experience. There may be doctors or midwives among the passengers who can help you birth your baby safely. Cabin crew may have had some training in this. But this is not guaranteed.



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Going into labor in the air The person giving birth will often be moved to a more comfortable and spacious part of the plane. The familiar call asking for medical professionals onboard the aircraft to make themselves known will go out.

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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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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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Another reason the aisle seat is superior for pregnant travelers is that it's crucial to get up and walk around. Blood clots are a risk for all air travelers, but that risk increases with pregnant travelers. Walking around can help the blood flow and lessen the chances of a blood clot while flying.

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What to know about flying while pregnant and everything you need to do it comfortably
  1. Pack snacks. ...
  2. Turn to aromatherapy. ...
  3. BYOP: Bring your own pillow. ...
  4. Pack for your trimester. ...
  5. Scope out a doctor or hospital where you're going ahead of time. ...
  6. Pack and wear compression socks. ...
  7. Pack a bungee chord.


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There is no concrete evidence that flying endangers the fetus or the expectant mother's health in case of a normal pregnancy. Furthermore, there is no evidence that flying causes miscarriages, premature labor, or uterine rupture. Expectant mothers may find flying uncomfortable during certain stages of their pregnancy.

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on 992 pregnant women [6], found that air travel was significantly associated with increased risk of preterm birth between 34 and 37 weeks (adjusted odds ratio 1.5, 95% CI: 1.2, 1.8). The dramatic differences between exposed and unexposed women in birth-weights (2684 ± 481 g vs.

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