Expert: Roberto Gomes - 12/14/2007

Question
i have to go INDIA from CA,USA.can i travel in my 1st month of pregnancy?someone told me that apregnant lady can't travel during first 3 month of pregnancy and last 3 month of pregnancy.i want to know about this.
my second question is after how many month can new born baby travel from india to usa.

Answer
Dear Payal,

Please see below the Air India's rules regarding pregnancy.

   *  An expectant mother may be accepted for transportation up to and including the 32nd week of pregnancy.
   * At the time of making the booking, if the pregnancy is beyond 32 weeks, up to and including 35 weeks, a medical certificate from the attending physician must be obtained stating that she is fit to travel.
   * If more than one month elapses between the date the booking is affected and the date of departure, a further certificate should be submitted not more than 3 days prior to departure.
   * No cases of multiple pregnancies should be accepted after the 32nd week.
   * Only for urgent/compassionate reasons, an expectant mother may be accepted for transportation where the pregnancy has advanced beyond the above mentioned periods with the authority of the Chief Medical Office – Air India.  However, the passenger must be accompanied by a physician and an indemnity bond must be signed.

On the way back to the US it is advisable that the newborn is at least 6 months old.

Hope this helps.
Best Regards,
R. Gomes