Survey Reveals One in Three Russian Women Travel While Pregnant

A new study from the Russian travel booking service KupiBilet shows that nearly one in three pregnant women in Russia choose to travel, with many opting for international destinations. The data, shared with Lenta.ru, indicates that 20% of female tourists surveyed flew abroad during pregnancy, while 14% took trips within Russia. Only 3% reported limiting themselves to train or car travel.

The survey also uncovered a degree of hesitation: 41% of respondents said they wanted to travel while pregnant but ultimately decided against it, and 22% did not consider tourism during that period at all.

Travel habits often shift after childbirth. According to the findings, 28% of women continued to travel with an infant in their arms, while 19% began traveling less frequently. Nearly a quarter, 23%, stopped international tourism altogether after having a child.

Industry guidelines remind travelers that most airlines permit flights up to 28 weeks of pregnancy. For later stages, carriers often require a medical certificate. KupiBilet advises passengers to check specific airline policies and notify them of their pregnancy before booking.

The topic of in-flight births made headlines recently when a woman going into labor on a plane caused a disruption. Although she received assistance, the incident resulted in a two-hour departure delay.