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Some women get skittish about flying when they are pregnant, but the skies may be friendlier than you expect. According to the Mayo Clinic, commercial air travel offers "no special risks to a healthy pregnant woman or her fetus."

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Keep in mind that your window to fly isn't all that wide. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the safest time for a pregnant woman to fly is in the second trimester....

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May 29, 2008 at 7:11:34 PM

If I want to fly in my 8th month of pregnancy, will I be turned away? I have a trip for work (before maternity leave) and want to make sure there won't be any problems. Is it OK to fly that late?

 

You should probably check with your doctor to make sure it is OK for you to fly. This article gives some great tips on how to prepare for flying when you're in the third trimester, including carrying a copy of your prenatal records in case something happens.

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