Is Travelling By Flight Safe During 23 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Fri, 7 Oct 2016

Question: I am 23 weeks pregnant and i travelled by plane for 6 hours- can this harm my pregnancy? Also i used to take utrogestan 200mg 3 times a day since i started my pregnancy until i was 13 weeks pregnant.. now my doctor told me to take it again niw because iam traveling- why did he tell me to take it again when i travel. What is the reason?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Traveling will not harm your pregnancy. There is no need to worry about it. You can safely travel.

Utrogestan helps in reducing Uterine contractions and thereby chances of premature delivery.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (23 hours later)

ok but i still dont understand why he would give it to me when i travel. espacially when i travel.? please give me detailed answer

Answered by Dr. Soumya (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
To decrease Uterine contractions associated with traveling

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Travelling leads to minor increase in Uterine contractions. Meaning there is minor possibility of abortion while traveling especially for 6 hours. Uterine contractions need to be reduced in order to fly safely.

Utrogestan helps to reduce Uterine contractions. Thereby reducing chance of abortion.

I hope your doubt is cleared now.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (2 days later)

ok also i want to travel by plane for an hour but the plane is a small plane. is there is a problem with the cabin pressure or what so ever or is it okay for me to travel in it? also if there is any precautions please inform me

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is safe to travel

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

No problem of cabin pressure. It is safe to travel.No additional precautions are required.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng