Questions & Answers

hi dear,
I am so happy for you. And, the morning sickness, it is an integral part of pregnancy. One can never just escape from it. However, it does get a little better with time, or we can say that it keeps coming and going all the time. You do not have to stop traveling for that. There are ways to control it for a time being. Like, get a pillow with you to have your back a little rest. Or else, if you can afford to book the ticket of plane offering convertible into bed seats. Often your feet get swollen and it can cause uneasiness. You do not have to worry about anything otherwise. There are always emergency way outs present in the plane. take care and travel safe.

My ob/gyn has cleared me to fly long-distance after checking my hcg and 2 scans since finding out I was pregnant (I am 5weeks6days today and will travel 6weeks3days). She said for me to wear my circulation socks they sell for airplane travel, stay hydrated, get an aisle seat, and when I have to go to toilet - GO. Hope this helps...

I travel a LOT and have traveled throughout this pregnancy (and several times with my first). For most women the bad nausea will pass by week 13-15. If you aren't actually throwing-up you'll probably be fine even with nausea. Buy water in the airport before you get on the plane and go pee as often as you can. I try to get an aisle seat as it gives me a little extra room to stretch my legs into the aisle and it's easier to get up to go pee. Flying gets really uncomfortable in the last two months, leg swelling, hard to sit still, etc. But before that you should be fine. Don't be afraid to ask for help with lifting things, strangers are happy to help pregnant women.

Unfortunately that's something no one can really answer for you for sure. I want to say that the first trimester can be pretty rough on women as far as hormone adjustment and symptoms, then it gets easier during the second as your body becomes used to the new levels, and during the third it's difficult in a new kind of way (standing up from a low chair, for instance, is something you'll have to brace yourself and take a deep breath for. It's possible to pee yourself from laughter, sneezing, or other sudden abdominal compression/s.)
You might be tired through the whole 9 months, unfortunately. But at 5 months, I don't think you'll be big enough that it'll debilitating, so just bring a pillow! But if you really don't think you'll be up to it, I'm sure your family would understand.