Can I fly when I am 6 months pregnant?

Nowadays, people have various modes of transportation. In addition to cars, for long-distance areas, people choose trains, planes and high-speed trains. After a woman becomes pregnant, her abdomen will gradually expand, so she needs to be very cautious in her behavior. So, can she take a plane in the 6th month of pregnancy?

1. At this time, the baby in the belly is growing and developing very smoothly, and there are no abnormalities during the pregnancy check-up. Pregnant women can take a plane, but they should choose a short-distance route and have family members to watch over them. On a sunny day, the speed of the plane is very stable, it is not prone to large shaking, and the seats are very comfortable, with a high safety factor. It is the best choice for pregnant women to travel long distances.

2. At this time, pregnant women should wear thick-soled boots and match them with maternity clothes. The heel height should not exceed 3 cm. At the same time, there should be anti-slip grooves on the bottom of the boots to prevent accidental falls when walking or going up and down stairs. You must also be very careful about your diet. You cannot eat cold food, let alone spicy food, especially hawthorn and hairy crab. These two foods can cause women to have premature miscarriage.

3. Pregnant women should maintain a positive attitude, and their relatives should give good care. In terms of diet, in addition to fresh meat, milk, and eggs, they should also eat more fruits and vegetables. All food must be fresh and clean. After purchasing food, they can be soaked in salt water in advance, then rinsed repeatedly, and cooked in a pot or boiled in soup. In this way, the nutrients in the food can be better preserved.

The best time to fly when pregnant

The early stages of pregnancy (the first three months) are when early pregnancy reactions (such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, etc.) are most severe, and it is also a critical period for the formation of fetal organs. The growth and development of the fetus is still unstable and miscarriage is very likely to occur; in the late pregnancy (last 3 months), accidents during travel may cause serious complications such as uterine contractions, premature birth, and early fetal detachment.

Pregnant women in the second trimester (4-6 months) are in a relatively stable stage, and their mental state is relatively good. At this stage, morning sickness has long passed and the risk of miscarriage has also decreased. Pregnant women, if they are in good health, can travel by plane like other tourists, but they must be accompanied by someone. To prevent any accidents from happening, pregnant women are advised to consult their obstetricians and gynecologists for advice, undergo various examinations during pregnancy, and carry their physical examination reports with them.

Pregnant women are inactive for a long time on the plane, and the enlarged uterus compresses the blood vessels, affecting blood flow back and easily causing thrombosis. If there is a threat of miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy, and combined with high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, diabetes, etc. in the late stages of pregnancy, air travel is more likely to increase the risk. If a pregnant woman accidentally falls or hits a plane, it will increase the possibility of an accident to the mother or the baby.