Patient's question:
Can you fly at 31 weeks pregnant?Doctor's answer:
In the early stages of pregnancy, pregnant women can fly on airplanes. However, after the 28th week of pregnancy, it is best for pregnant women not to fly. This is because at high altitudes, there is a certain pressure difference between the cabin and the outside. For pregnant women over 28 weeks, due to the larger amount of amniotic fluid in the uterus and higher uterine tension at this stage, the pressure difference can easily lead to premature rupture of membranes, premature birth, and in severe cases, placental abruption, endangering the lives of both the mother and the child. Therefore, it is best not to fly.