Q. I have heard that flying during pregnancy is safe up until the last three months but some people say that you should avoid flying during the first three months too. Others say flying during pregnancy is risky at all times. I dont know what to think!
A. It is perfectly safe to fly during pregnancy, as long as your doctor checks you out first and says you are fine. You should go get a complete check-up from your doctor just prior to your trip. Some airlines may require a medical certificate from your doctor before allowing you to board, so verify that with your airline.
I flew during various stages of my first two pregnancies, and both my children turned out fine (they are now 7 & 5). I am going to be traveling internationally by plane next month also to visit my parents for the summer before my baby is born. I'll be leaving when I'm 12 weeks, and returning when I'm 30 weeks.
Airline regulations state:
Obstetrical patients are free to fly, but pose a significant risk in later stages of precipitating delivery during flight. Pregnancy past 32 weeks should be carefully considered for restriction from flight and must be accompanied with an authorization note from a doctor. Those past 36 weeks should be prohibited from flying unless personally accompanied by their doctor. (Taken from my husbands flight security and survival manual & FAA site) http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/designees_delegations/designee_types/ame/media/Section%20II.7.1%20Transportation%20of%20Patients%20by%20Airline.doc
Please note that while FAA regulations do not prohibit flying while pregnant, and even if you bring a doctors note, the final decision is entirely up to the Captain (who will be informed by the gate crew of your status).
While traveling I advise you to keep your medical records, and the name and number of your doctor in case an emergency should arise. You should also get the name and number of a doctor where you will be staying/visiting in case an emergency comes up.
To keep yourself safe and comfortable on the trip, follow these simple things:
*drink plenty of water
*avoid caffeine
*don't eat food that causes gas for at least one day before you travel (pressure builds up as you ascend through the altitudes and could cause pain)
*walk around as much as you can (up and down the aisles)
*stretch while sitting
*wear loose fitting clothing
*wear slip on shoes (your feet may swell)
*wear maternity support pantyhose or socks
*try to get an aisle seat or a front row seat for more leg room
*eat light foods
*eat small meals or snacks at frequent intervals
*do not eat salt
*ask for a seat belt extender and wear it just under your abdomen
*try to relax
I hope you have a safe (and uneventful) trip. If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me
I flew during various stages of my first two pregnancies, and both my children turned out fine (they are now 7 & 5). I am going to be traveling internationally by plane next month also to visit my parents for the summer before my baby is born. I'll be leaving when I'm 12 weeks, and returning when I'm 30 weeks.
Airline regulations state:
Obstetrical patients are free to fly, but pose a significant risk in later stages of precipitating delivery during flight. Pregnancy past 32 weeks should be carefully considered for restriction from flight and must be accompanied with an authorization note from a doctor. Those past 36 weeks should be prohibited from flying unless personally accompanied by their doctor. (Taken from my husbands flight security and survival manual & FAA site) http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/designees_delegations/designee_types/ame/media/Section%20II.7.1%20Transportation%20of%20Patients%20by%20Airline.doc
Please note that while FAA regulations do not prohibit flying while pregnant, and even if you bring a doctors note, the final decision is entirely up to the Captain (who will be informed by the gate crew of your status).
While traveling I advise you to keep your medical records, and the name and number of your doctor in case an emergency should arise. You should also get the name and number of a doctor where you will be staying/visiting in case an emergency comes up.
To keep yourself safe and comfortable on the trip, follow these simple things:
*drink plenty of water
*avoid caffeine
*don't eat food that causes gas for at least one day before you travel (pressure builds up as you ascend through the altitudes and could cause pain)
*walk around as much as you can (up and down the aisles)
*stretch while sitting
*wear loose fitting clothing
*wear slip on shoes (your feet may swell)
*wear maternity support pantyhose or socks
*try to get an aisle seat or a front row seat for more leg room
*eat light foods
*eat small meals or snacks at frequent intervals
*do not eat salt
*ask for a seat belt extender and wear it just under your abdomen
*try to relax
I hope you have a safe (and uneventful) trip. If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me
How did you quit smoking during pregnancy?
Q. I'm about 5 weeks along and have been smoking for 15 years. I will quit, and have already cut back quite a bit. I'm wondering how YOU did it? Did you quit, or do you know someone that quit during pregnancy by taking a prescription medication? I will ask my Doctor about this during my first prenatal appointment, but would like to know personal experiences.
Is the patch considered "safe" during pregnancy? I'm sure it's not the best thing for the baby, but I'm assuming there's no way it comes close to all the harmful additives in cigarettes.
Is the patch considered "safe" during pregnancy? I'm sure it's not the best thing for the baby, but I'm assuming there's no way it comes close to all the harmful additives in cigarettes.
A. Firstly congrats :)
With my four children I never managed to quit but did cut back a fair amount. My Dr said the patches are not safe as it is a constant stream of nicotine into your blood system vs having a smoke and it being in your blood system for a short period. I don't think that any stop smoking medications would be safe to take during pregnancies. The ones I know of are not safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding and you pretty much have to quit cold turkey, which is what my friends have done that have quit upon finding out they were pregnant. Definitely speak to a Dr about it and they can double check anything or here we have a hotline to check what medications etc are safe to take whilst pregnant.
(As an aside before people start saying how horrific I am for continuing to smoke during my pregnancies, I did quit with two pregnancies and lost both babies, one at 20 weeks (first pregnancy) and one at 8 weeks (third pregnancy) so for me I felt it was safer to continue to smoke and cut back to only a few a day and have healthy pregnancies rather than risk losing my babies by quitting)
I wish you the best of luck with your pregnancy and quitting smoking :)
With my four children I never managed to quit but did cut back a fair amount. My Dr said the patches are not safe as it is a constant stream of nicotine into your blood system vs having a smoke and it being in your blood system for a short period. I don't think that any stop smoking medications would be safe to take during pregnancies. The ones I know of are not safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding and you pretty much have to quit cold turkey, which is what my friends have done that have quit upon finding out they were pregnant. Definitely speak to a Dr about it and they can double check anything or here we have a hotline to check what medications etc are safe to take whilst pregnant.
(As an aside before people start saying how horrific I am for continuing to smoke during my pregnancies, I did quit with two pregnancies and lost both babies, one at 20 weeks (first pregnancy) and one at 8 weeks (third pregnancy) so for me I felt it was safer to continue to smoke and cut back to only a few a day and have healthy pregnancies rather than risk losing my babies by quitting)
I wish you the best of luck with your pregnancy and quitting smoking :)
Heavy amount of rectal bleeding during pregnancy, what are the causes and is it serious?
Q. Heavy amount of rectal bleeding during pregnancy, what are the causes and is it serious? Besides hemorrhoids.
A. Sounds like piles to me. You may not have the pain of the haemorrhoid yet but there could be something happening inside. I suffered terribly from piles during pregnancy, so get it checked see if you can take Lactulose and just eat a high fibre diet.
Don't know what the OP means when she says doc can treat it painlessly, nothing painless when piles pop out for a visit.
If it's not piles then it could be something to do with pressure from wherever the baby is lying.
My sis has just been checked out for rectal bleeding, they checked her for polyps? so maybe consider that.
But I think rectal bleeding is one of those things that we must get checked out so get yourself to the doc
Don't know what the OP means when she says doc can treat it painlessly, nothing painless when piles pop out for a visit.
If it's not piles then it could be something to do with pressure from wherever the baby is lying.
My sis has just been checked out for rectal bleeding, they checked her for polyps? so maybe consider that.
But I think rectal bleeding is one of those things that we must get checked out so get yourself to the doc
What happens if you have a herpes outbreak during pregnancy?
Q. What happens if you have a herpes outbreak during your pregnany? I am 26 weeks pregnant and had an outbreak. I had my first outbreak a couple months before I became pregnant. Is there any risks in getting an outbreak during pregnancy? And is it ok to take valtrex? My doctor told me to take 3 grams a day. Just looking for other people's experience on this.
Yes, it was my dear husband who gave it to me, but he only has the oral kind, I have the *other* kind.
Yes, it was my dear husband who gave it to me, but he only has the oral kind, I have the *other* kind.
A. it is fine to have an outbreak during pregnancy as long as you dont have one within a month of giving birth. then its too risky to pass on to the baby. you say that you husband has oral herpes and you have the "other" kind. you really probably both have the same strain, but oral herpes can pass to the genitals through oral sex and genital can pass to oral. but really, the strains are different. you likely have the same strain that your husband has on his month, just in a different area. that is a good thing, it is a milder strain and your outbreaks will occur less often and come even less often and be more mild as time passes.
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