Patient's question:
Just started pregnancy, the last menstrual period was on 10.29, and this period hasn't arrived yet (11.26), but it has been confirmed that pregnancy is possible. A pregnancy test was taken with a test strip. Now, I want to take a plane to go home, from Shenzhen to Shanghai, but I'm afraid of possible miscarriage, so I'm asking if it's safe to take a plane home?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if you are in the early stages of pregnancy without bleeding or abdominal pain, you can fly. Generally, it is not recommended to fly after the 28th week of pregnancy to avoid preterm labor. It is important to avoid sexual intercourse in the early stages of pregnancy. If you get sick, avoid taking medication on your own. You can take folic acid daily, which helps prevent neural tube defects in the baby. However, 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, preterm labor, and in severe cases, placental abruption, endangering the lives of both the mother and the child.