I did run into some trouble being allowed on the plane when transferring in Qatar. There was a ridiculous dispute over what week of pregnancy I was in and hence what documents I should have submitted. I showed them three different doctor's letters all stating the same due date, but to that they only responded that they were not interested in my due date, only what week I was currently in. The mind boggles...
Eventually I was let on the plane, with minutes to spare and crying my eyes out.
Going back to Sydney I spent the last half of my holiday emailing and speaking to Qatar Airways, chasing the very expensive medical cerificate specialist doctor, and generally worrying an awful lot. Up until the very last hours before my flight it was utterly uncertain whether I would be allowed to fly back or not.
One would think the best approach to a pregnant woman flying (one that fulfills all criteria!) is to NOT stress her out. At all.
But in the end, it all worked out. And now I'm back at work like nothing ever happened.
Three more work weeks to go!
