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Is It Advisable To Travel By Train During 20 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

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Question : My sister is 20 weeks pregnant and she stays at bombay.for her delivery we are planning to bring her to our house.till then she will be 7 months pregnant.which mode of transport is good for her? Can she travel in train or plane?
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
both mode of travel are safe

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Both mode of travel are safe until she has some pain abdomen, leaking or bleeding.
Some flights ask for clearance by doctor for traveling especially during third trimester. You can check the flight site and get details about it in whichever flight you are planning.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma.
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Is It Advisable To Travel By Train During 20 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: both mode of travel are safe Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Both mode of travel are safe until she has some pain abdomen, leaking or bleeding. Some flights ask for clearance by doctor for traveling especially during third trimester. You can check the flight site and get details about it in whichever flight you are planning. Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries. Wishing you good health. Regards, Dr Deepti Verma.