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[quote=Anonymous]There are two very different questions here: whether flying actually increases risk of miscarriage, and how to deal with (possibly irrational) fears during pregnancy.

For #1: this is anecdotal, but I work part-time as a flight instructor.  I flew several times per week with both pregnancies, from before I knew I was pregnant until I was too big to fit in the cockpit.  Granted, these are smaller planes, but unpressurized (and we fly at the same altitudes to which the airlines are pressurized, i.e. same air pressure).  No issues.  I've never seen any evidence or studies that indicate a correlation between flying and miscarriage.  So my money is on "no increased risk", but of course it is very difficult to prove a negative (lack of connection).  I would be very cautious of infections, though - wash hands frequently!

So that leads to question #2.  In the absence of a clear risk, how to you handle the fear of a potential risk?  I'm analytical: I read the studies, make a risk/benefit list, and make a choice.  Most importantly, once a choice is made, don't go back and second-guess it (unless new information comes to light BEFORE you've implemented the decision).  You'll drive yourself crazy second-guessing, and I firmly believe that the stress of all that is worse for the pregnancy than anything else you can do.

But all that said, this is your husband's baby too, and he deserves to have his concerns heard and considered.  Talk it over with him and your doctor together.[/quote]

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