I don't think you're being that negative because DVT on long haul flights is a real concern, and pregnancy increases the likelihood. I'd consult an OB immediately and again a few weeks before the trip. One thing about insurance though, make sure you research pre-existing condition coverage, since that now applies.I'd be a little worried. Not about comfort. But about the baby. Stress of travel on the baby. A friend swears it was her travel that gave her pre-e and she had a preemie. No problems at all in the pregnancy.
Also, what if you're in bed rest. I'd definitely get travel insurance and that it would cover that cancellation. Don't prepay your hotel. Then they're easy to cancel for free.
Sorry-not trying to be negative nelly. I have a trip in march and I have to wait a week to find out if an accident we had this month created a sweet little baby to mess up my travel plans.
I'd be a little worried. Not about comfort. But about the baby. Stress of travel on the baby. A friend swears it was her travel that gave her pre-e and she had a preemie. No problems at all in the pregnancy.
Also, what if you're in bed rest. I'd definitely get travel insurance and that it would cover that cancellation. Don't prepay your hotel. Then they're easy to cancel for free.
Sorry-not trying to be negative nelly. I have a trip in march and I have to wait a week to find out if an accident we had this month created a sweet little baby to mess up my travel plans.
14 hours is a long flight. I did 13 hours at 32 weeks. Mostly it was pretty tolerable, I did have an aisle seats and got up several times through out the flight to walk/stand/stretch. My feet did swell on the flight and for about 24 hours afterward. I actually had to grab flip flops out of my bag while waiting in customs to board another short flight because I took my shoes off on the flight and then couldn't get them back on all the way. It was my first pregnancy and while I didn't have a lot of swelling otherwise, the flight was a killer. I was about 28 weeks in my next pregnancy when we moved back, but it was a single direct flight and that time I did not swell as bad, thankfully. In addition to moving around, wear compression stockings and drink plenty of water (and of course, talk to your doctor about specific recommendations).
I don't think you're being that negative because DVT on long haul flights is a real concern, and pregnancy increases the likelihood. I'd consult an OB immediately and again a few weeks before the trip. One thing about insurance though, make sure you research pre-existing condition coverage, since that now applies.
The first time I ever went to DL was in my mom's belly. I have the picture to prove it. But I don't remember one tuing about it
I am about to look into travel insurance now..... thank you
I would check into this very, very thoroughly. This would be my main concern - looks like you are flying from Australia, and you don't want a bill like that for care while in the US. The insurance company wouldn't either so I would make absolutely sure of your coverage.
Thanks, my flight is 14hrs & Iwill be about 26 weeks when im there....i will just have to buy some very comfy shoes.......Im still so excited about coming ! i will just have to learn to rest more....and slow down bcos i am a very fast walker lol
I also have a10mth old who will be 15mths when we travel...and were staying a HOJOS which isnt far to walk from the parks.....well i hope not for me lol im just oping my feet behave & dont swell.
I travelled around the world including Disneyland between 23-26 weeks pregnant
My feet were very swollen but it only lasted a couple of days I found walking in the garden pool at hojos very helpful with swelling
I did a lot of people watching while my husband rode what I
Couldn't I still had a super enjoyable experience
Definitely get up too early as much as possible during the flight - also flex your feet to keep blood pumping. I have varicose veins, so even the 5 hour flight to LA concerns me and I'm continually flexing my feet (like pressing the accelerator in a car) and I move when i can. I can also take aspirin prior to flying. I don't think you can take that but maybe speak with your doctor they may have some suggestions