A new poll has revealed that mums-to-be are desperate for more information about the safety of flying while pregnant.
Netmums and the London Ultrasound Centre questioned expectant women and found that 20 per cent of them were unsure about whether it was safe to board a plane during their pregnancy. An overwhelming majority – 85 per cent – of pregnant women thought that a standard cut-off point after which it was no longer safe to fly while pregnant – should be introduced to remove any uncertainty.
Currently, airlines have different policies over how late into a pregnancy it is still safe to fly. Some carriers allow women who are up to 37 weeks pregnant to fly, while some allow women who are up to 34 weeks.
Siobhan Freegard, Netmums’ founder said, “Mums want clear information about when it’s safe to fly.
“While every pregnancy is different, standard airline guidelines would relieve some of the stress and time spent planning a holiday, making that all-important relaxing holiday that little bit easier to come by,” she added.
According to expert advice from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, expectant mums who are more than 37 weeks into their term should not fly, while women pregnant with twins should not fly if they are more than 34 weeks.
Read our travel tip on flying while pregnant.
