Expectant mothers
Are you expecting a baby?
Consult your doctor before traveling and ensure you have all the necessary documents.
Medical documentation
Medical documentation
Are you expecting a baby? We recommend consulting your doctor before departure and making sure you have all the necessary documentation.
An obstetrician-gynecologist certificate, dated no more than 7 days before departure, is required in the following cases:
- between the 28th and end of the 35th week of pregnancy;
- in the presence of medical complications;
- in case of a twin or multiple pregnancy.
Please note that, once the 35th week of pregnancy has been completed, flying is not permitted. In case of a twin or multiple pregnancy, the limit is earlier: travel is not permitted beyond the end of the 31st week.
For further information and/or bookings, please contact the Assistance Team.
The certificate must be sent to the Customer Information Assistance Office (CIAO) at the time of booking. The CIAO will verify that the documentation is complete and correctly filled in, including a favorable medical assessment for travel and an indication of whether a travel companion is required.
Medical documentation must always be presented in paper format and made available for checks at the airport.
Recommendations
It is not recommended to travel in the 7 days before and in the 7 days after the birth and in case of risk of early delivery or other complications. Travel is also not recommended for infants in the first 7 days of life. They will be accepted on board only with MEDIF medical authorization.
If you are traveling with a companion (recommended after the 28th week of gestation), please request that they have a seat next to you, to assist you at every stage of the journey. On board, do not fasten your seatbelt too tightly and keep it positioned slightly higher than usual. Promote blood circulation: wear compression stockings and allow yourself some gentle massage. If possible, choose an aisle seat to be free to move around. During your trip, drink plenty of water and avoid fizzy drinks.
For safety reasons, the seats at the emergency exits cannot be occupied by women in an advanced state of pregnancy.
