Don't risk flying at this stage in pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Some people believe that the change in atmospheric pressure can bring on premature labour. A relative who is a midwife in Ayrshire is occasionally called to Prestwick Airport to attend to a long haul traveller who has gone into labour.

At the worst you risk the life of your baby and yourself. You may also incur a bill for emergency landing fees.

· Katharine Hope
- I am not an insurance expert, but my wife (in a similar situation) obtained a personally written policy direct from a Lloyds broker. Ask your normal insurance broker for more specific details of how to do this. · R. Huggins