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Long haul flight with twin pregnancy
I have two flights on 13th-14th of 9 hours long each. I am pregnant with MoDi twins 26 weeks. What things I can do to keep the journey safe for me and the babies and suggestions to avoid any risks?
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Twin pregnancy has a higher risk of preterm labour/Preterm births. Monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy is at an increased risk of complication as compared to the dichorionic counterpart. Preterm birth can put the neonates at an increase risk of morbidity and mortality.
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Avoid travel as much as possible
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Rest and a healthy diet goes a long way when dealing with twin pregnancy
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Twin pregnancy is a high risk pregnancy.
Try to avoid traveling if not very urgent..
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Dr. V.Suguna
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
As far as possible avoid flight journey th
at in twin pregnancy at 26 weeks
Twin pregnancy always needs very good rest from 26 weeks onwards as preterm labour is very common problem
I don't want u to take chance
Just wait 8 or 10 weeks
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