Is it Safe to Fly in an Airplane while Pregnant?

There are many misleading myths roaming in society about being pregnant and flying in an airplane. Should you fly when you are pregnant or avoid it for your baby’s safety? These questions pop up in every pregnant woman’s mind. How safe will be your journey, will it harm the baby or is it safe to travel through airplane? The answer is that usually traveling by airplane is safe but sometime you must be very careful in flying in airplanes in first trimester as it involves high risk of miscarriages and abortions. However there is no scientific evidence available that airplane traveling may increase chances of abortion or miscarriage. Although it is medically and scientifically proven that after 28 week, you can prematurely deliver the baby due to high blood pressure, stressful conditions and many other reasons. It’s always recommended to consult your Gynecologist about your condition as every pregnancy is different from other.