special subjects
Air Travel
Pregnancy
Uncomplicated pregnancy through 36 weeks is not a contraindication to air travel; Overview of High-Risk Pregnancy must be individually evaluated. Flight during the 9th month may require a physician’s written approval dated within 72 hours of departure and indicating expected delivery date. However, policies vary by airline. Seat belts should be worn below the abdomen, across the hips. is thought to be safe for use during all 3 trimesters of pregnancy (see also Prevention ). When traveling, pregnant women should be particularly careful about following safe food guidelines and hand washing. On long flights, frequent ambulation is recommended to prevent venous thromboembolism (see also Pregnant women and people planning pregnancies in the near future should not travel to areas with risk of Zika Virus (ZV) Infections . 