When is it unsafe to fly?

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The first week of May I have a trip planned to Washington, D.C. (From where I live in Washington state) to go with my mom who participates in a study on NF2, the brain tumor disease she has. I don't HAVE to go, but next year is her last year and I'll have a baby to take care of so I'd much rather go this year if it's safer. I'll be 29 weeks when we leave and 30 when we come back. I don't have another appointment with my doctor for a few weeks and I really wanna know what you guys think.. Is it unsafe to go? And could someone please explain to me the dangers of flying while pregnant because I don't understand. Thank you!

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I'm flying the weekend I'll be 30+6 weeks pregnant. Airline needed a letter from doc to say it was ok for me to fly

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You should be fine unless you are high risk. I was told not to travel after 32 weeks but I have high blood pressure

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As long as you're not high risk you should be fine. I'll be flying at 32 weeks. I would confirm with the airline for restrictions because some won't let you fly after a certain time and others let you fly only with a doctors note.

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My doctor said no flying after 34 weeks

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The only danger of flying is the danger of going into labor on the plane. Flight attendants don't want to deliver babies ☺☺ I think 29/30 is fine unless you are high risk

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If you do end up going, bring a copy of your prenatal records just in case!

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You are fine at 30 weeks. I wouldn't go to a remote location at that point but DC would be fine. Plenty of good hospitals just in case.

When is it unsafe to fly?

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