Expectant mothers
Our priority is always your safety and that of your unborn child.
To avoid unnecessary risks to you and your baby, we recommend that all expectant mothers consult a doctor before booking their ticket and inquire about their fitness to fly the length of the trip they intend to take.
Depending on the stage and circumstances of your pregnancy, you may be required to present certain medical forms before flying. For your own safety and the well being of your child, Qatar Airways will not accept expectant mothers who are pregnant from their 36th week or beyond.
Please see below for our guidelines on which medical forms may be required.
Flying with Qatar Airways while pregnant
| Pregnancy stage | Pregnancy details | Doctor's certificate required | MEDIF form required |
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| Up to and including the 28th week (28th week is equal to 27 weeks and 7 days) |
Without complications | Recommended to prevent delays at airport |
No |
Beginning of 29th week up to end of 32nd week (28 weeks + 1 day is the beginning of 29 weeks) (32 weeks are equal to 31 weeks and 7 days) (Not beyond 32 weeks means exactly 32 weeks) |
Single pregnancy without complications | Yes | No MEDIF required on the departure flight, but a medical certificate from a qualified doctor has to be issued within 10 days of travel date. MEDIF is required on the return flight if the passenger is entering week 33 of pregnancy during transit or before the return flight. No MEDIF or Medical certificate required on the return flight in the below cases:
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Beginning of 29th week up to end of 32nd week (28 weeks + 1 day is the beginning of 29 weeks) (32 weeks are equal to 31 weeks and 7 days) (Not beyond 32 weeks means exactly 32 weeks) |
Multiple or complicated pregnancy | Yes | Yes |
Beginning of 33rd week up to end of 35th week (32 weeks + 1 day is the beginning of 33 weeks) (35 weeks are equal to 34 weeks and 7 days) (Not beyond 35 weeks means exactly 35 weeks) |
Single pregnancy without complications | Yes | Yes. The medical certificate has to e issued within 10 days of travel date and it must state that the passenger is fit for air travel. |
Beginning of 33rd week up to end of 35th week (32 weeks + 1 day is the beginning of 33 weeks) (35 weeks are equal to 34 weeks and 7 days) (Not beyond 35 weeks means exactly 35 weeks) |
Multiple or complicated pregnancy | Qatar Airways cannot accept expectant mothers with multiple or complicated pregnancies in their 33rd week of pregnancy or beyond for travel. |
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Beginning of 36th week and beyond (35 weeks + 1 day and beyond) |
Qatar Airways cannot accept expectant mothers in their 36th week of pregnancy or beyond for travel. |
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Medical certificates
Medical certificates must be written in English and include the following information:
- Patient's name and date of birth
- Estimated date of delivery
- Proposed dates of air travel
- Confirmation of an uncomplicated single pregnancy or a multiple or complicated pregnancy
- Confirmation that patient is "fit to travel" for the entire journey, including return (where applicable)
- Date, stamp and contact details of a qualified doctor
The medical certificate must be dated within 10 days of the scheduled date of the passenger's initial departing flight and remains valid for the entire journey.
Download medical certificateMEDIF forms
MEDIF forms must be written in English and filled and submitted to Qatar Airways no less than 48 hours and no more than 7 days prior to departure of each flight (outbound and return). In case no new MEDIF is required for the return journey then this will be indicated within Part 2 of this form as “Approved (full journey).”
*Please keep in mind varying time zones and office working hours in each country to meet the submission timelines.
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Travel tips
- For your comfort, request a bulkhead bassinet seat, or an aisle seat near a lavatory.
- During check-in, ask for a seat with a leg rest to keep your legs elevated during the flight.
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Find more information here if your journey includes a flight with one of our partners.
