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Re: Air travel while pregnant

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 8 Dec 1999 20:45:40 -0600 (CST)

At Wed, 8 Dec 1999, Wendy wrote: >
>Hello,
>
>I am 4 weeks pregnant. I have read that air travel will not affect my
>baby so long as I take care of myself by eating healthy and being well
>rested, but I just want to be sure! I will be taking a round trip
>transatlantic flight (6 1/2 hrs) for Christmas and then a one way trip
>in mid January. Will this harm my baby in any way?

Studies say "No". You should, however, get up and walk around for 5 minutes every hour and stretch out your legs and lower back to reduce the risk of muscle strain and blood clots. 

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York


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