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writes:do you gain any weight in the first weeks of pregnancy?I'm a little worried as I am due to be married in 5 weeks time and have just found out I am pregnant!! My dress is very fitted and I'm starting to get concerned. I dont 'feel' pregnant yet i've only just missed my period. And I'm due to fligh out on honeymoon..is this safe? help please xxxx
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reader, YummyMummy +, writes (8 August 2007):
 I didn't start to put mass amounts of weight on around my belly until 4 months but I had put quite a bit of weight in my boobs. I am 6 months pregnant by the way.
The best way to find out if you are really safe to fly is to talk to your doctor or midwife about it but I was told that I was ok to fly in my early months. If its a long flight then I suggest getting up and walking up the aisle every so often to keep the blood flowing.
I only looked like I had a bloated belly the first few months.
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 August 2007): You'll be fine. Take vitamins, exercize, and eat healthy meals. You will not gain weight until you're in your 2nd trimester. Some people even lose weight b/c your metabolism raises. I am in my 1st trimester and haven't gained yet. I don't know about flying, but I don't see why it'd hurt.
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reader, Country Woman +, writes (8 August 2007):
 Sweetheart have you told your hubby to be btw?
I would go to the doctors first of all and get the right advice.
Normally they say try not to fly in the first few months I think but safe after 3 - well it used to be. I fle at 7 months pregnant which I don't think is allowed now but had to have a doctors letter to cover the airline in case anything happened. Also travel insurance can be affected as well without having some sort of letter from your doctor.
I would never recommend anyone flying as late as I did because my bump was much bigger coming back and I could hardly put the tray down on my lap.
I had to have oxygen as well as we sat on the runway and the plane became quite hot but they certainly made sure I was OK and not going into labour.
I would say though that with your dress, if you are not someone who carries a lot of weight then you may be OK, how many weeks until the wedding?
Is there any way any of the seams can be let out if need be?
Make sure that when you do fly get some surgical stockings for circulation - these you can talk to your doctor about OK as it helps the flow of circulation and keep your feet moving every so often on the flight, my little girl was born absolutely fine so don't panic yourself about this as you will stress both yourself and your little one who is just starting to grow as well OK.
BTW congratulations sweetheart, what a fantastic future you have ahead of you.
Just go and speak to your doctor first of all and make sure the pregnancy tests are confirmed via the doctor, or go online for up to date information from the airline you are flying with and also check your travel insurance clauses as well OK.
You will be fine OK.
BFN
Country Woman
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reader, here_2_help +, writes (8 August 2007):
 It is best not to fly before 12 weeks or after 28 weeks. After that, when the risk of going into labour increases, the airline will require a letter from your GP stating that you are fit to travel and confirming your estimated due date. Each airline has its own set of rules, so it's important you tell the booking agent that you are pregnant and check that you may still fly.
You may need some ajustments on you dress but it depends on you and how fast your bump is showing it varies with each woman
hope this helps
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 August 2007): you normally start to put on weight through the middle of the pregnancy your bump shouldnt grow til your around 20 weeks if not more,its perfectly fine to fly up untill your 7/8 months pregnant,congrats on your wedding!
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