Advise pls for air travel at 16 weeks

Hi,
I've started to feel less sick now at 15 weeks & the dizziness has gone. I missed 2 trips to see my family in uk this year because of IVF treatments
and now have been given the ok by my OB to travel. I've booked day flights in the upgraded economy class which gives more leg room & better access to
the restrooms!
Besides drinking lots of water & walking & stretching, any other advise? I wasn't going to bother with stockings but last night woke up with horrible leg cramps in my
left calf. Has anyone use stockings? What type are they & can you buy them at CVS or do you need a prescription?

 

I never had to use the support leg stockings but my Dad has to use them for his various leg problems. The kind he gets (I believe they are called TED stockings) he usually gets at a medical supply store but I do believe some pharmacies do carry a version of them. You also might want to ask your OB is there a brand they recommend for their patients. Good luck! Enjoy your trip!

 

Once I started IVF, I began using them every time I fly. My doctor always recommends them. I buy mine at the British CVS (Boots) so I would guess you should be able to get them at CVS. I pay around £10 per pack for them in London so I would guess that they are around $15 or so. No harm at all in wearing them -- they can only help.

Have a great trip!!

 

Oh, the ones I use are by Dr. Scholls.

 

I travelled at 22 weeks but didn't know I was carring twins. We flew from ok to ca via denver. I didn't have any problems at all with the flight

 

I've traveled from Chicago to San Fran at 16-17 weeks in economy and did not wear stockings (no issues at all) and I flew again at 24-26 weeks to Europe in business class with my oldest by myself. Was OK too, although I had no interest in flying again after that. I had a complication free pregnancy besides severe swelling the last 3 weeks (35-38 weeks).