Births on the plane: how to be safe and what is the nationality of the newborn
'19.05.2017'
ForumDaily Woman
Of course, if you are already 9 months old and are about to give birth, it is best to refuse flights, because in any case it is stressful for both the expectant mother and the baby. If the situation turns out in such a way that air travel cannot be avoided, do not worry.
First of all, consult with your supervising doctor before the flight, you may even have to pass some tests, but in the case of good results, your health will not be threatened.
Be sure to take with you in your hand baggage a medical card, a sterile diaper, a list of contact numbers of the attending physician and authorized persons.
As soon as you feel that contractions have begun, immediately warn the flight attendants about this. They, in turn, will inform the pilot, and he will already make a decision: to land the plane at the nearest airport accessible for this or to take delivery in flight.
In the case of landing, you will immediately be received by a medical team, but if you decide to continue your flight, you should not worry too. First of all, the crew learns from passengers if there is a professional doctor on board, but even if it is not available, flight attendants are ready to take delivery themselves, because they are constantly trained and prepared for such situations.
What kind of citizenship will a newborn baby get? Oddly enough, there may be many options. This may be citizenship:
one / both parents;
countries where the plane will make the first landing;
the country in which the child was born;
the country that owns the aircraft.
If the birth has passed over the territory of the United States, the child automatically acquires American citizenship. In addition, most airlines offer your child the possibility of free flights at least until the age of majority (albeit with some restrictions on the number).
