We are getting lots of questions with the upcoming holidays about travel during pregnancy. Most airlines limit international/overseas travel to 32 weeks and domestic travel to 36 weeks of pregnancy. Most cruise ships limit travel to 26 weeks or even less (be sure to check with your cruise line). This is of course assuming everything in the pregnancy is going well. Hi blood pressure, preterm contractions, bleeding or twin pregnancies would be a different story potentially. The biggest risk with long trips in pregnancy is the increased risk of blood clots in the legs or pelvis which can break off and travel to the lungs, causing pulmonary embolus. We recommend frequent breaks for a walk, avoiding crossing your legs, good hydration and maybe even anti-embolism stockings (medium strength) that can be found at better pharmacies.
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