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Beyond the rules, a pregnant woman can do a few things to facilitate smooth travel. If unsure about the airlines regulations, it is worthwhile to contact customer services to ensure there will not be any last minute hiccups at the boarding gate. That call can also be used to request a bulkhead seat with more legroom. Of-course if she can afford it, a pregnant woman can book a first/business class seat as these tend to have a flat bed option.

Multiple (Twin) Pregnancy and Flying

If a woman is carrying twins or any other form of multiple pregnancy, she needs to be more cautious since her risk of going into labor early is significantly higher and of-course any labor in the skies with twins is likely to pose a much more formidable challenge. The cut-off points for flying should therefore be a lot lower.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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However strong the temptation, if you are carrying twins (or more), it is arguably best to avoid air travel, unless absolutely necessary