Obtaining travel insurance in pregnancy
If you have a document from your GP that states tat you are fit enough to do so, you are likely to be able to travel on most airlines until you are 36 weeks pregnant. If you have had any complications with previous pregnancies, then this may drop to 28 weeks. Insurers, regardless of your level of health, are not likely o insure you if you are more than 28 weeks gone.
While avoiding any trips while in the last stages of pregnancy is always advised, sometimes travel during this period is a necessity. In this case, finding a travel insurance policy is always more difficult, and more expensive. Some of the larger insurers will be willing to write up a specialist policy to meet your needs, or you could try a specialist insurance broker who may be able to offer you a slightly cheaper quote.
We are always advised to check the small print when signing any kind of policy, but when pregnant, his is doubly important. Many insurance companies stipulate exclusions relating to pregnancy in their insurance policy clauses. These especially relate to your due date, with most stating that you must return from your trip a full two months before you are due to give birth.
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