air travel during first trimester of pregnancy?

Hi,
I am 8 weeks pregnant and in next8 days I have planned to go back to India.
Doctor said its Ok to travel, but I am worried about Sideeffects.

Any suggestions from experienced elder ladies pleaseeeeeeeeeee......
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SIri

um...don't stress you'll be fine. Get a seat on the wing to have as even as a ride as possible. Most women travel up to the third trimester and if your Dr. said OK then you are good to go!

get shots that you need to go to foreign places...and yes they say it is ok to fly just not after the 32 wk cause they dont want you to have the baby on the plane!

Just make sure you pack crackers, snacks and water with your carry on. You could get nausous and these things will help. Give yourself plenty of time to get on and off the plane, go to the bathroom first.

If your doctor said it's ok, then it's ok. You're only 8 weeks so it won't matter.

I flew when I was pregnant and was fine. The biggest risk to you- or anyone in a long flight would be blood clots. Get up and walk around often, and if you can't, keep your legs and arms moving doing sretches and easy, in-your-seat exercises.

Good luck!

I went on a plane when I was 6 months pregnant! No side effects. Most airlines let you travel up until your last trimester, and that restriction has more to do with them not wanting you to deliver on board! Doesn't really have much to do with side effects for you or the baby. Your doctor knows what's best. Happy travels!

I took two transatlantic flights while in my second trimester during one of my pregnancies. On the first it was an overnight flight and I tried to sleep. I ended up with ankles that looked like they could belong to an elephant!! I had swelled terribly but after 24 hours of rest with my feet up the swelling was completely gone. On the return flight I got up and walked around every 30 min to an hour. I did swell a little but not anywhere near as bad as the first time. Drink lots of water and avoid carbonated drinks and take the healthiest food choices. It really does help. My midwife recommends doing any travel in the first and second trimesters. I think that traveling in the first trimester will be even better for you. You still need to walk and drink. You have extra blood in your body for the baby so you need to keep your circulation optimal.

my doctor said travel as long as you want until about your third trimester because you could go into labor