Flying internationally

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went to Italy a month ago at 20 weeks. I was fine; haven’t been sick in this entire pandemic by just being aware. One thing to consider is that business class was insanely empty. I’m talking 8 people out and 4 people on the return. Book direct if you can, business class if you can, n95, and sanitize everything you touch.

Are you at risk of blood clots? From what I can tell in my pregnancy group, people are getting Delta but recovering (when vaccinated), but there was one person who had to give herself 30 days of injections due to blood clot risk.

Like a pp said, the blood clot risk is increased whenever you fly while pregnant—and delta increases the clot risk with documented issues for the placenta. Bottom line: very risky for the baby.

[Anonymous]

I would wear a shield in addition to a well-fitting mask. I recently had to fly and my dd and I both wore face shields. After the flight the amount of droplets splatters on the shield was disgusting. And there were people on the flight who pulled down their masks to cough and sneeze.

[Anonymous]

Part of my risk assessment would be a pregnancy related one: how far into the second tri are you? If more than 24 weeks, I wouldn’t go if there wasn’t a sufficiently high level NICU.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I don’t have any real advice but I work in a travel heavy role and have been flying while pregnant, as have several pregnant colleagues. We’ve all been fine. Of course there is risk, but get other opinions outside of DCUM as well — this site is wildly risk averse.

100% this

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would wear a shield in addition to a well-fitting mask. I recently had to fly and my dd and I both wore face shields. After the flight the amount of droplets splatters on the shield was disgusting. And there were people on the flight who pulled down their masks to cough and sneeze.

The face shields are worthless. If you really want to protect your eyes you need goggles that seal to your face. If they fog up you're doing it right.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Part of my risk assessment would be a pregnancy related one: how far into the second tri are you? If more than 24 weeks, I wouldn’t go if there wasn’t a sufficiently high level NICU.

Also, are you 100% sure there will be a ICU bed +/- an emergency c section waiting for you in case you need one?

Why don't you price the travel insurance and see what happens?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am scheduled to fly soon for work, am in the second trimester, vaccinated.

Feeling nervous about delta and my destination does have pretty high rates (honestly here might be worse though). It also has a poor health care system (though one I trust in normal times).

Should I postpone? I do need to go before I deliver, or should, so maybe now is best? I would be eligible for a booster perhaps in November if they’re allowed.

You are a grown woman coming to an anonymous chat room and asking what you should do? Your stupidity is beyond comprehention.

[Anonymous]

I flew internationally earlier this summer. I’d probably feel less safe in the airport now but planes are very safe with respect to COVID and I would assume most destinations require passengers to either test negative before flying or prove that they’re vaccinated. I would consider how risky the destination is, rather than worry about the flight.

I would also buy compression socks or tights due to the blood clot risk. I used them on flights in prior pregnancies too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I don’t have any real advice but I work in a travel heavy role and have been flying while pregnant, as have several pregnant colleagues. We’ve all been fine. Of course there is risk, but get other opinions outside of DCUM as well — this site is wildly risk averse.

Right! Sure seems like it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am scheduled to fly soon for work, am in the second trimester, vaccinated.

Feeling nervous about delta and my destination does have pretty high rates (honestly here might be worse though). It also has a poor health care system (though one I trust in normal times).

Should I postpone? I do need to go before I deliver, or should, so maybe now is best? I would be eligible for a booster perhaps in November if they’re allowed.

You are a grown woman coming to an anonymous chat room and asking what you should do? Your stupidity is beyond comprehention.

Wow. You’re a real b$&@;. Anyone ever tell you that? Clearly I’m not only asking here and I regret I did, tbh. Forgot why I hate this forum.

I was hoping someone had data, but no one does.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I flew internationally earlier this summer. I’d probably feel less safe in the airport now but planes are very safe with respect to COVID and I would assume most destinations require passengers to either test negative before flying or prove that they’re vaccinated. I would consider how risky the destination is, rather than worry about the flight.

I would also buy compression socks or tights due to the blood clot risk. I used them on flights in prior pregnancies too.

Thank you.

The destination is honestly safer than here re Covid rates, but with less advanced health system and generally fewer people taking precautions.

My only real concern is whether pregnant and vaccinated pregnant women are being hospitalized right now and at what rate, to determine that likelihood. But I like actual data.