flying while pregnant

Some pregnant women may experience discomfort during flying. You may have: • swelling of your legs due to fluid retention (oedema) • nasal congestion/problems with your ears – during pregnancy you are more likely to have a blocked nose and the changes in air pressure in the plane can also cause youto experience problems in your ears • pregnancy sickness – if you experience motion sickness during the flight, it can make your sickness worse. . deep vein thrombosis (DVT) - pregnant women have greater risk of DVT, which is a a blood clot that forms in your leg or pelvis. Make sure you keep moving and stretching your legs and drink plenty of water.