Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose:Hello! I would like to consult about pregnancy and air travel. My last menstrual period was on December 4th, and I did not have my period in January. The hospital confirmed I am pregnant. Due to personal reasons, I must travel to Canada by May 20th, and the flight will be 11 hours long. Could you please advise whether it is better to travel now, as I am newly pregnant and it hasn't yet affected me, or to wait until I am in my fourth or fifth month of pregnancy?
Thank you for your reply!
Doctor's answer:
After 28 weeks of pregnancy, it is recommended that pregnant women do not fly on airplanes. This is because there is a certain pressure difference between the cabin and the outside. The pressure difference has little impact on ordinary people, but for pregnant women who are more than 28 weeks pregnant, at this time the amniotic fluid in the uterus is relatively large, and the uterine tension is high. The pressure difference can easily cause premature rupture of membranes, leading to premature birth. In severe cases, it may even cause placental abruption, endangering the lives of both the mother and the child.