Can you go through the metal detectors at the airport while you're pregnant? Is it dangerous?
Also, into what month would you continue to fly if given the choice?
AliKing
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They are safe, it is not an x-ray machine like your bags go through.... I think you are able to fly up til your 7th month, can anyone else confirm that?
ETA - are you planning a trip?
ETA #2 - I just noticed you are on the expecting list!!! Congrats!!!!!
kptoys
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I thought you arent allowed on a plane after your 36th week. The airline rules.
And yes, the MD's are safe
Matt'sbride
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Thanks for the congrats! I'm only 8 weeks so it's still early but, besides felling horrible, everything is still ok! We are planning a trip in early November to tell his parents/family in Wisconsin and then we are planning on going to Florida in February - at which point I will just be 7 months God willing everything keeps going smoothly! So I didn't know if I should check with my doc on traveling in Feb. before booking the tickets... And last time I was at the airport I saw a pregnant lady walking around the detectors and they just went through her bags, etc. so the though game to mind....
kptoys
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As long as your having an uneventful pregnancy your doc should have no problem with you going away at 7 months. Make sure you check with your airline and let them know you are pregnant. Like I said Im pretty sure its no flying after 36 weeks but make sure.
chmlengr
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My doc said no flying for me after 30 weeks - I had a normal, uneventful pregnancy.... I went to the Bahamas when I was 26 weeks.
ETA: I went through the medal detectors with no problems. I did have trouble bending over though when they made me take off my shoes!
Matt'sbride
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That's for all of the great info girls! So much pregnancy knowledge on these boards!
wino2
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I flew at 33 weeks, my doc said that there is no contraindication to flying unless you are high risk(b/c if something happened on the flight you are away from medical attention). Or if you are more than 36 weeks pregnant b/c of the risk of going into labor on the flight... It is important b/c of the risk of blood clots to move around a lot, drink a lot of water. I would ask for a bulk head seat for the extra room... and aisle seat for bathroom needs
