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Aug 25th 2007, 9:22 am

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Re: flying to aus while pregnant

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Originally Posted by Wol

Even the pilots can fly when they're around 32 weeks (the female ones, that is) so I can't see a problem with most airlines.

That is bloody scary!! I kept falling asleep when I was pregnant - anywhere and everywhere. I wouldn't even drive the car.

Aug 25th 2007, 10:06 am

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Re: flying to aus while pregnant

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Originally Posted by black cat

sorry to butt in , but apart from anything else if have you thought about how uncomfortable it will be to fly at 36 weeks, those seat ar'nt very big at the best of times!!! you'll struggle to put your tray table down!

All the best

Yeh defo. It's bad enough sitting in a 'normal' chair, or doing anything else 'normal' at that stage of pregnancy ! Also agree with Australia_bound - about why not paying to go private... if an NHS birth bothers you that much? Each to their own though, although my experience of an NHS birth was excellent, apart from the pain of course...

(it's what comes next that I wish I could blame someone for... although I suppose I only have myself to blame...

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Aug 25th 2007, 10:24 am

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Re: flying to aus while pregnant

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Originally Posted by charb

(it's what comes next that I wish I could blame someone for... although I suppose I only have myself to blame...

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yep, anything normal can be a struggle- i did'nt dare have a bath unless my oh was around in case i could'nt get out by myself. Can you imagine using the loos on a plane being 36 weeks pregnant!!! Aaargg

Aug 25th 2007, 11:24 am

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Re: flying to aus while pregnant

Another point not raised so far, is that you will likely have problems getting insurance. Most UK companies (we found) set upper limit lower than several airlines.

I flew both pregnancies around 28wk mark and that was bad enough, even with an upgrade, re lack of space. By 36wks, it will be like early preganancy, very frequent trips to the loo as the little un uses your bladder as kicking/punching bag.

Had one bub in UK (NHS) and one in Oz (public) - only complaint on both side were little niggles, the main thing both times midwives ensure a safe delivery.