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Can I travel during first trimester of pregnancy?

I need to travel for the work. Can I travel during the first trimester of pregnancy? Also I will be carrying the bags for travel, how safe is it for me to lift the bags and put them on the conveyor belt at the air port? Do the domestic air ports in United States provide special facilities for pregnant women?

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1. i do believe you can,but you might want to consult your doctor
2. it is not recomended, the highest risk for miscarraige is in the first trimester......
3. you will be fine doing all your normal activities. Don't go skydiving or dirt biking, obviously, but the normal activities of everyday life are not going to harm you or your baby. Congrats and good luck. P.S. Morning sickness may be aggravated by the plane ride, so stay hydrated and get a couple extra airsickness bags just in case!
4. it is safe and as long as you lift carefully you will be fine, if your bags are too heavy ask someone for assistance, I doubt special assistance is provided.
5. You should be fine during the first trimester, but definitely consult with you're doctor....it depends on how heavy the bags are as well, they typically urge you not to lift beyond 25lbs. Congratulations!!!
6. you can definitely travel during your pregnancy!!! I did and was perfectly safe. I would recommend the curb side check in and use luggage with wheels! talk with your doctor and unless you have any underlying issues you can travel for most of the pregnancy
7. You can travel, but I sympathize for you if you have morning sickness...it only makes it worse.
8. is better no to travel, if you get panic you could lost the baby
9. I would consult your doctor or midwife and certainly be careful lifting your bags if they are heavy!
10. Airports do not have special accommodations for pregnant women, however, there are usually many friendly and helpful employees who will be willing to assist you. At airports, it is not you who puts bags on the conveyor belts - it is the employees. If you are talking about taking your bags from the baggage claim conveyor belt, you are safe to do that as long as your bag is not too heavy. Every time I have flown pregnant I have had people offer to assist me, and I'm sure you will to. You are safe to travel by plane from the beginning of your pregnancy all the way up until the end portion of your last trimester (usually 9th month - 36 weeks) and can manage what ever kind of trip(s) you want to do as long as you and your pregnancy are healthy and the pregnancy is progressing normally. As long as everything is fine, air travel does NOT increase the risk of miscarriage or pre-term labor, and poses no other risks to you or your child. And it does not cause retardation in children later on either - my 8 and 6 year old both speak 3 languages and are first in their classes. It is the last four weeks (once you reach the 9th month - 36 weeks) that women are usually prohibited from flying. This is because after 36 weeks, a women can go into labor at any time, and the airplane is not made to handle such situations. For one, there is no guarantee that a doctor will be on board a plane, plus, should any complications arise during the labor and delivery, the plane does not have the medical equipment to handle such situations and it could put the health of the mother and child in danger. You need to get a check-up from your doctor to make sure that you are in fit enough health, and that the pregnancy is healthy enough to allow for you to fly. Many airlines will require a medical certificate from your doctor dated 24-72 hours before your flight once you reach your third trimester (27 weeks). By the time you reach your eighth month (32 weeks) almost all airlines will require a doctors note. All airlines make up their own rules and regulations regarding pregnant women. Some do not restrict travel at all, no matter what stage of pregnancy a women is in, and others start to restrict at 7 months, although the majority restrict around 36 weeks. FAA Airline regulations state : Obstetrical patients are free to fly, but pose a significant risk in later stages of precipitating delivery during flight. Pregnancy past 32 weeks should be carefully considered for restriction from flight and must be accompanied with an authorization note from a doctor. Those past 36 weeks should be prohibited from flying unless personally accompanied by their doctor. (Taken from my husbands flight security and survival manual & FAA site) http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/designees_delegations/designee_types/ame/media/Section%20II.7.1%20Transportation%20of%20Patients%20by%20Airline.doc While traveling I advise you to keep your medical records, and the name and number of your doctor. You should also get the name and number of a doctor where you will be staying/visiting in case an emergency comes up. To keep yourself safe and comfortable on the trip, follow these simple things: *drink plenty of water *avoid caffeine *don't eat food that causes gas for at least one day before you travel (pressure builds up as you ascend through the altitudes and could cause pain) *walk around as much as you can (up and down the aisles) *stretch while sitting *wear loose fitting clothing *wear slip on shoes (your feet may swell) *wear maternity support pantyhose or socks *try to get an aisle seat or a front row seat for more leg room *eat light foods *eat small meals or snacks at frequent intervals rather than big heavy meals *do not eat salt *Wear your seat belt just under your abdomen (depending on how big you are, you can also ask for a seat belt extender - just be sure that that too goes under your abdomen) *relax I traveled internationally (14+ hours each way) this past summer while pregnant. I left when I was 13 weeks and returned when I was around 30 weeks. I also did another short (3 hours each way) international trip (left at 32 weeks and returned at 34 weeks). My daughter was born 23 December and is perfectly healthy and happy. I have also traveled internationally at various stages with my first two pregnancies (my children are now 8&6). I wrote an article about traveling while pregnant. It gives more in-depth information if you'd like to reference it: http://jamiehassen79.angelfire.com/pregnant_travel.html If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.