gestational diabetes and flying

[lana_zainab]

hi... I am 28 weeks pregnant and I have just received my diagnosis for gestational diabetes. I am really worried now because I am international student in the UK and I have to go back to my country next month otherwise I will loss my job and home there. I know I need a letter to fly after 28 weeks and I am very worried that they will not allow me to travel because of the gestational diabetes. does anyone experience some thirg like that?

[Elynn]

Airlines have absolute final say as to wether they allow you to travel. They dont want to deliver prem babies midflight. And flight delays and diversions cost airline's alot of money and pisses off other passengers so they do everything to avoid that.

Any chance you go home a few days earlier b4 28 weekz? Talk to your college. It may save you alot of problems.

Book an appointment to see your Dr/midwife now You willneed a letter stating you are well AND it has to be current, so book another appointment the day before or morning of travel.. GD should not be a prohibitive factor. But renember to take some food onboard with you and prerequest a diabetic meal b4 you fly. Pack any blood testing kit, meds in a clear plastic bag and keep in hand luggage.

If your paperwork isnt current or you look unwell they may ask yiu few questions.

Worst case scenario, check in may insist you see their pregflight designated Dr to clear you to fly. So give yourself plenty of time tocheckin. Because Drs are off site. Its your responsibility comply to their requests.

Hope l havnt distressed you, this is doable, thousands of women travel in advanced pregnancy. You just need to plan for it.

Hope all goes well for you and your little one.

[AmigaBD]

Hi Lana, you need a letter from your midwife to authorise you to travel with the insulin (if you are with insulin!).

I’m on insulin and travelled from 32 to 34 weeks pregnant and no issues from the airline company when showed them the authorisation letter.

Check the airline website in any case to see their policy regarding pregnancy.