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Is It Safe To Travel Abroad During 7th Month Of Pregnancy?

hi iam 22 years old.. and got married 7 months ago, i am pregnant with 7 months now..this is my first pregnancy and me and my husband are planning to perform umrah now ,i dont have any complications till date,,my due date date is in april/ 20/ 2012 ,but my in laws are very much concerned about me goin to umrah at this stage of pregnancy,,,is it safe if i travel abroad and perform umrah now..? please answer my query
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Air travel is generally safe at this gestational age if the pregnancy has been normal and if you are healthy and have no complaints. What is the duration of travel? If it is more than 6 hours I suggest you break the journey in two sessions.
To be comfortable and to have space for leg movement choose aisle seat.

If your BMI is more than 25kg/m2 wear supporting stockings (TED stockings) upto thigh length. Fasten the lap belt under your abdomen. If possible take walks up and down the aisle every 2 hours. Flex and extend your legs at ankle and knee joint for about 5 minutes every hour. Drink plenty of water/juice as low humidity in the cabin can lead to dehydration.
Make sure you have consult your doctor on the day of your travel and have a check up.
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Hi Air travel is generally safe at this gestational age if the pregnancy has been normal and if you are healthy and have no complaints. What is the duration of travel? If it is more than 6 hours I suggest you break the journey in two sessions. To be comfortable and to have space for leg movement choose aisle seat. If your BMI is more than 25kg/m2 wear supporting stockings (TED stockings) upto thigh length. Fasten the lap belt under your abdomen. If possible take walks up and down the aisle every 2 hours. Flex and extend your legs at ankle and knee joint for about 5 minutes every hour. Drink plenty of water/juice as low humidity in the cabin can lead to dehydration. Make sure you have consult your doctor on the day of your travel and have a check up. I hope I have answered to your satisfaction.