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Do you have an option for going? If you have to go, I don't know I would mention it at work. If there is a way for you to not go, then maybe consider it.

I did have to take a trip later on in my pregnancy but it was just a 3 hour flight and my DH ended up coming with me.

@mrsnoop: I flew from NY to TX for a 4 day conference when I was about 26 weeks pregnant. I actually thought it was nice and treated it as a sort of vacation--the only thing that was hard about flying was that I had to pee all the time, so I just made sure to get an aisle seat so I could pee as much as necessary and right before descent.

I flew from DC to Europe at 28 weeks (and back to DC at 29 weeks), and it actually wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. I would definitely lobby for your company paying for an upgrade so you have more room and are more able to get work done on the flight or at least arrive rested and not exhausted.
My OBs were fine with it- they told me to wear compression socks, make sure to walk around every 2 hours, and start taking one baby aspirin a day 3 days before the flight until 3 days after the flight.

I'm a nervous flyer and I didn't attend my grandfathers funeral for the reasons you listed. I knew I would be in a country with good health facilities, and surrounded by family....but all of the what-if's, combined with being away from FI made me decide to cancel.

I'm glad I made that decision, and didn't let anyone influence me into going despite feeling uncomfortable.

Listen to your gut, whatever it is telling you!

I'm not really a nervous flyer so it isn't the same thing, but I flew a handful of times while pregnant, both for work and fun, and it was fine. There are things you can do to make it more comfortable- aisle seat, stay really hydrated, get up and walk a lot, but what is it that makes you uncomfortable? Personally even though they told me the body scanners were safe, I felt more comfortable getting a pat down, so that made me feel better even though I'm sure it didn't make a difference.

As for staying alone at the hotel, are you always nervous about that or just because you are pregnant? Are you going somewhere your Dh might want to come? The business trip I took around 26 weeks wasn't really much different to me than every other one I've done, except less wine and more dessert at dinner.

@mrsnoop: from your response, I would say you would be totally fine, but if you are really uncomfortable, just go with your gut. Could you mention the cramping last time as part of your reasoning to skip it! I know at my job pregnant women travelled as a matter of course so if I wanted to opt out I'd feel the need to give a reason. But I think the bigger thing is to just go with what you are comfortable with.

i would go with your gut, especially if you are already uncomfy with flying in general.

i'm currently 7 weeks pregnant and just got back from a destination wedding last weekend. we flew coach and stayed at a resort in another country where the food and accommodations were just okay. it was only a 4-5 hour flight but i was really uncomfy and the food there was not good. i had an upset stomach a few times and felt paranoid about the cleanliness of the food.

i travel frequently for work and have two trips coming up. i'm traveling to asia the first week of september, and again in november. i'll be gone 5-10 days for both trips. i am really dreading both, although for both i will be flying business class (will be able to lie down for the long flight - 13 hrs) and staying at five star hotels. but i'll be further along in my pregnancy and will be uncomfortable no matter what.

`@mrsnoop: If you do decide to go, make sure to check that you're covered with travel medical insurance before you go. (I'm sure your employer covers that). Make sure the insurance would cover pregnancy/pregnancy complications.
Hospital visits here are thousands of dollars.

@mrsnoop: You should be fine if you've had an uncomplicated pregnancy so far. The chances of something happening at 23 weeks are very, very low, and if something did happen, your DH isn't far away. Does he have a passport so he could fly at a moment's notice if need be? That may be reassuring just to know he could get to you if need be.

As for cramping, is it possible you were dehydrated? Flying obviously dehydrates you so much so if you hadn't significantly increased your water consumption, that could be to blame. Also, you didn't say how far along you were when you flew last time but if it was in the first tri, cramping is very, very normal, whether you're flying or sitting at home.

Personally, I would go. 23 weeks is still early and in the 'golden time' of pregnancy where you're not uncomfortable and are feeling good for the most part. I will add a disclaimer though that I am an avid traveller and did not let pregnancy hold me back. With my first baby, I flew from Australia to the US, as well as three domestic trips, and a trip to Vanuatu. This time, we're heading to Bali at 21 weeks as well as a 4.5 hr domestic trip at Christmas when I'll be 36 weeks. So my advice may be a bit skewed, but don't let fear dominate and hold you back from something you want to do/need to do for your career. You will be fine.

I would go, I flew 8 times during my pregnancy, mostly for work. There were always a ton of preggos on the planes and at the airport too. If you are worried about medical complications, while you are there, I would print out directions to the nearest hospital, and make sure DH has a passport. Since its a work event would there be other coworkers there? Maybe make sure you have their cell phone number so you wouldn't be alone if something happened. Chances are nothing will go wrong, but knowing you are prepared in case it does might lessen your anxiety.