Hellobee Boards Topic: Is there such a thing as too much air travel while pregnant?

Hellobee Boards Topic: Is there such a thing as too much air travel while pregnant? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 23 May 2026 21:41:58 +0000 daisyfay on "Is there such a thing as too much air travel while pregnant?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-air-travel-while-pregnant#post-1986604 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:10:05 +0000 daisyfay 1986604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I've been getting pat downs. I'm probably being overcautious, but better safe than sorry. Mrs.KMM on "Is there such a thing as too much air travel while pregnant?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-air-travel-while-pregnant#post-1986524 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:40:52 +0000 Mrs.KMM 1986524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My husband is a consultant and has many pregnant co-workers. They all flew every single Monday and Thursday for pretty much their entire pregnancies. No concerns from the doctors at all. ETA: I've taken a few flights since I found out I was pregnant and went through the scanners. I'll continue to do so as well. GreeneB2 on "Is there such a thing as too much air travel while pregnant?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-air-travel-while-pregnant#post-1985262 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 13:56:38 +0000 GreeneB2 1985262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have a follow-up question; did you guys go through the security scanner or ask to get a pat down? My mom (who's a little into the whole "everything has radiation" thing) told me to get pat downs, so that's what I've been doing instead of going through the scanners. Anyone else? psw27 on "Is there such a thing as too much air travel while pregnant?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-air-travel-while-pregnant#post-1985254 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 13:54:31 +0000 psw27 1985254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I did a fair amount of flying, with some long flights here and there. I always made sure to drink as much water as possible and get up and walk around once an hour. I also wore compression sleeves to help with swelling. daisyfay on "Is there such a thing as too much air travel while pregnant?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-air-travel-while-pregnant#post-1985197 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 13:26:59 +0000 daisyfay 1985197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ By the time I hit 32 weeks in March, I'll have logged eight round trips while pregnant, half of which were/are cross country. I've been wearing medical grade compression socks and making sure to drink lots of water, but otherwise not worrying about it. Three of the trips were/are to visit my family on the opposite coast, but I travel a fair amount for work too and I just don't think it would be strategic to mommytrack myself by opting out of travel any earlier than necessary. Rockies11 on "Is there such a thing as too much air travel while pregnant?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-air-travel-while-pregnant#post-1983136 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 08:29:51 +0000 Rockies11 1983136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ there is such a thing because flight attendants here can't fly as mucch when pregnant. I am 95 percent sure it's 30 hours a month in the air. So it would an extreme amount! Pumuckl on "Is there such a thing as too much air travel while pregnant?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-air-travel-while-pregnant#post-1983078 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 04:06:57 +0000 Pumuckl 1983078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I was still flying twice a week until 26/27 weeks pregnant with my first. I asked the Dr. whether I had to quit doing that and he said that it'd be fine as long as don't travel transatlantic (or too long distance). I did wear compression stockings for other reasons than the flights but nevertheless they really helped me feel better on the plane. I'd say you're fine traveling at the pace you're going now. Astro Bee on "Is there such a thing as too much air travel while pregnant?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-air-travel-while-pregnant#post-1982996 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 22:55:50 +0000 Astro Bee 1982996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ You're likely just fine. The actual cosmic radiation you (and baby) receive from flying depends on flying altitude and solar conditions at the time of flight. It's mostly only a concern for pregnant pilots, flight attendants and frequent travellers (meaning several trips a week). With your travel, the risk is negligible, provided you slow down in the third trimester. You're more likely to suffer from dehydration or other discomforts, so drink lots of water and move around frequently to prevent blood clots from forming. I travelled quite a bit this fall, including a round-trip trans-Atlantic flight and I'm still below the maximum limits (1 millisievert). You can check for yourself online. I think the FAA has a flight radiation counter. Greentea on "Is there such a thing as too much air travel while pregnant?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-air-travel-while-pregnant#post-1982993 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 22:52:29 +0000 Greentea 1982993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Is radiation a concern? My doctor told me you get more flying than in an xray. Maybe something to consider. macintosh on "Is there such a thing as too much air travel while pregnant?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-air-travel-while-pregnant#post-1982985 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 22:43:41 +0000 macintosh 1982985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I would say you're probably fine as long as you're getting enough rest. If you're worried about DVTs you can wear compression stockings. Corduroy on "Is there such a thing as too much air travel while pregnant?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-air-travel-while-pregnant#post-1982978 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 22:33:18 +0000 Corduroy 1982978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Astro Bee: Just cross country. Now I realize that sounds international. Most of my travel days are 12-14 hour days with five hours of flying. Astro Bee on "Is there such a thing as too much air travel while pregnant?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-air-travel-while-pregnant#post-1982975 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 22:29:28 +0000 Astro Bee 1982975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ What do you consider long distance? Corduroy on "Is there such a thing as too much air travel while pregnant?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-air-travel-while-pregnant#post-1982973 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 22:26:51 +0000 Corduroy 1982973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Writing from an airport... I just started my second trimester. I was just assigned my third business trip of the month. It sucks because I usually travel about every other month but I know it will even out since I won't be traveling much third trimester and not at all on maternity leave. Some coworkers are telling me I'm traveling too much. I don't think I am at this point yet but what is too much? Were you told by a doctor to limit air travel? I asked my doctor and she gave me a vague answer about trying not to travel too much and work too hard. I didn't find that very helpful.