Is it Safe to Fly in Pregnancy? – Know the Recommendations
Air travel is generally safe in uncomplicated pregnancies. There is no clear evidence that flying increases the risk of preterm labour, PROM, or abruption. Key physiological changes occur in-flight due to cabin altitudes of 4,000–8,000 feet. This results in a barometric pressure drop leading to a ~10% fall in maternal SpO2, which is typically well
