Flying causes miscarriage?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your sister will completely understand. At this point in your life, DH’s concerns should be considered much more on the “family spectrum” than sister’s (potential) disappointment that you weren’t there to celebrate in person. She will be so wrapped up in receiving her award, as well as other friends and family who are visiting, that I’m sure she would understand and, even encourage, your absence. I love my sister beyond belief and I couldn’t imagine her taking such a big risk just to see me win an award. You all can celebrate together after baby is born healthy and well!! *

* btw- I don’t believe that airline travel causes miscarriage but your husband’s concerns (as well as yours) should trump all. He’s been through the same hell as you have been...

I'm a PP. When OP's DH grows a baby, he can decide when his body will travel. He needs to stop spreading his ignorance around.

Just shut up.

[Anonymous]

Reposting this, so it doesn't get obscured by politically and emotionally charged posts (which, by the way, contribute zero to actual solution to the flying problem). Any thoughts anyone? I am planning another FET with PGS normal embryo in this exact flying scenario:

NP here - this is an interesting discussion. I lost my PGS normal pregnancy 2 weeks after a long haul flight. This was a 16-17 hrs door to door travel: I got up early at 5 am, cab ride to airport took 30 min, I flew from one local city to another on a 1 hr flight, waited at another airport to 2 hours, embarked on a long-haul 8.5 hour flight, clearing customs, picking up the luggage and driving home took another 1.5 hours. I had a jet lag for another 10 days due to time difference.
I lost my pregnancy at exactly 4 week mark.
Does anyone think there is a correlation? Examples would include high cabin pressure and just a general wear and tear of a long flight as well as jet lag. I did have someone to help with the luggage but it was still stressful.
Any thoughts?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Reposting this, so it doesn't get obscured by politically and emotionally charged posts (which, by the way, contribute zero to actual solution to the flying problem). Any thoughts anyone? I am planning another FET with PGS normal embryo in this exact flying scenario:

NP here - this is an interesting discussion. I lost my PGS normal pregnancy 2 weeks after a long haul flight. This was a 16-17 hrs door to door travel: I got up early at 5 am, cab ride to airport took 30 min, I flew from one local city to another on a 1 hr flight, waited at another airport to 2 hours, embarked on a long-haul 8.5 hour flight, clearing customs, picking up the luggage and driving home took another 1.5 hours. I had a jet lag for another 10 days due to time difference.
I lost my pregnancy at exactly 4 week mark.
Does anyone think there is a correlation? Examples would include high cabin pressure and just a general wear and tear of a long flight as well as jet lag. I did have someone to help with the luggage but it was still stressful.
Any thoughts?

If you crave a science based answer, ask your doctor. And get second opinions. It’s obviously making you nervous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Reposting this, so it doesn't get obscured by politically and emotionally charged posts (which, by the way, contribute zero to actual solution to the flying problem). Any thoughts anyone? I am planning another FET with PGS normal embryo in this exact flying scenario:

NP here - this is an interesting discussion. I lost my PGS normal pregnancy 2 weeks after a long haul flight. This was a 16-17 hrs door to door travel: I got up early at 5 am, cab ride to airport took 30 min, I flew from one local city to another on a 1 hr flight, waited at another airport to 2 hours, embarked on a long-haul 8.5 hour flight, clearing customs, picking up the luggage and driving home took another 1.5 hours. I had a jet lag for another 10 days due to time difference.
I lost my pregnancy at exactly 4 week mark.
Does anyone think there is a correlation? Examples would include high cabin pressure and just a general wear and tear of a long flight as well as jet lag. I did have someone to help with the luggage but it was still stressful.
Any thoughts?

No I do not think there is a correlation. I miscarried at 6weeks, a few days after a domestic flight. But my hog levels were so low that it had probably stopped growing before my trip. I got of a few months later and got on a 22 hr plane trip (with short layover) at 4/5 weeks. I hauled large suitcases, volunteered in a refugee camp for a week, and then flew back the 22 hours. Healthy pregnancy so far (that was 3 months ago).

There is no definitive answer to explain miscarriages in the first few weeks of pregnancy. It just happens. To sooo many people.

[Anonymous]

I do not think there is a correlation between flying and miscarriage.

When I FINALLY became pregnant it coincided with a period of very heavy, long haul, extended travel. While I was 5.5-8 wks pregnant I flew basically around the world, with about 9 flights - some as short as an hour, several as long as 9-17 hours. I also experienced a natural disaster, emergency relocation, and profound stress.

And it was a twin pregnancy, which I carried to term and the kids are now 7.

Just my story, but perhaps of some reassurance.

[Anonymous]

Original OP here - talked more to my RE when I was there for my 8 week ultrasound. Part of his concern was that I had a blood clot and pulmonary embolism in 2005. I am on blood thinner but first trimester can bring intense hormonal fluctuations and can increase the likelihood for hypercoagulation - which is intensified with air travel, restricted movement and dehydration. So for those reasons he was concerned about the travel. Throwing a clot would have been a serious issue. He was confident that if we made it to second trimester I could fly - as hormone levels become more stable.

Anyway, seems like risk of miscarriage is low from flying alone, but super glad I did not fly cross country - sister missed me but understood.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do not think there is a correlation between flying and miscarriage.

When I FINALLY became pregnant it coincided with a period of very heavy, long haul, extended travel. While I was 5.5-8 wks pregnant I flew basically around the world, with about 9 flights - some as short as an hour, several as long as 9-17 hours. I also experienced a natural disaster, emergency relocation, and profound stress.

And it was a twin pregnancy, which I carried to term and the kids are now 7.

Just my story, but perhaps of some reassurance.

Wow. That so great! When it's meant to be it's meant to be. How old were you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Original OP here - talked more to my RE when I was there for my 8 week ultrasound. Part of his concern was that I had a blood clot and pulmonary embolism in 2005. I am on blood thinner but first trimester can bring intense hormonal fluctuations and can increase the likelihood for hypercoagulation - which is intensified with air travel, restricted movement and dehydration. So for those reasons he was concerned about the travel. Throwing a clot would have been a serious issue. He was confident that if we made it to second trimester I could fly - as hormone levels become more stable.

Anyway, seems like risk of miscarriage is low from flying alone, but super glad I did not fly cross country - sister missed me but understood.

These would definitely fall into concerned about flying while pregnant category!
I am glad you didn't fly and that your pregnancy is progressing.
Do you have clotting disorders?

[Anonymous]

I had two early miscarriages that occurred within weeks of flying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had two early miscarriages that occurred within weeks of flying.

How long were flights? Did you carry heavy luggage? Any other extenuating circumstances? Did you get pregnant naturally or through IVF? How old were you? Were your embryos genetically tested?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had two early miscarriages that occurred within weeks of flying.

How long were flights? Did you carry heavy luggage? Any other extenuating circumstances? Did you get pregnant naturally or through IVF? How old were you? Were your embryos genetically tested?

Both were naturally conceived. First was after two round-trip cross country flights followed by a round-trip three hour flight all in the same month. The second was after a round-trip three hour flight. No heavy luggage. I was 40.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I do not think there is a correlation between flying and miscarriage.

When I FINALLY became pregnant it coincided with a period of very heavy, long haul, extended travel. While I was 5.5-8 wks pregnant I flew basically around the world, with about 9 flights - some as short as an hour, several as long as 9-17 hours. I also experienced a natural disaster, emergency relocation, and profound stress.

And it was a twin pregnancy, which I carried to term and the kids are now 7.

Just my story, but perhaps of some reassurance.

Wow. That so great! When it's meant to be it's meant to be. How old were you?

44!

Reading OP's update though it's a bit of a different scenario for her - a history of blood clots, etc... does change the equation a bit. I can understand the reservations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I do not think there is a correlation between flying and miscarriage.

When I FINALLY became pregnant it coincided with a period of very heavy, long haul, extended travel. While I was 5.5-8 wks pregnant I flew basically around the world, with about 9 flights - some as short as an hour, several as long as 9-17 hours. I also experienced a natural disaster, emergency relocation, and profound stress.

And it was a twin pregnancy, which I carried to term and the kids are now 7.

Just my story, but perhaps of some reassurance.

Wow. That so great! When it's meant to be it's meant to be. How old were you?

44!

Reading OP's update though it's a bit of a different scenario for her - a history of blood clots, etc... does change the equation a bit. I can understand the reservations.

Your own eggs or donor?