Umrah for Pregnant Ladies - Full Guide

Visiting Umrah is the most precious thing for Pilgrims. It can be done any time in the year by following some rules and guidelines. Can a pregnant woman perform Umrah? This is the question asked by many women before booking the tickets for the Umrah pilgrimage. The answer is yes. One can perform Umrah while pregnant anytime during the year.

In this blog, we will discuss the full guide for pregnant ladies who want to perform Umrah safely. It also lists some important tips to be followed by pregnant women on the Umrah trip.

Read: Umrah without Mahram - Rules and Guidelines

Umrah by pregnant ladies

Pregnancy is the condition of purity and pregnant women can perform Umrah during this state. If the pregnant woman is a divorcee, she can still perform Umrah according to Sunnah. However, pregnant women must avoid going to crowded places. 

If pregnant women are not able to perform Saee or Tawaf, they can do it in a wheelchair. They can also assign anyone to do Tawaf or Saee on their behalf. Many pregnant women assign other people to do Tawaf or Saee on their behalf.

In case of any sickness or illness, the doctors suggest not performing Umrah for pregnant women. It can cause a risk to the baby and its health. But today, many travel agents are making special medical arrangements for pregnant women on Umrah trips.

Policies of Airlines

Performing Umrah for pregnant ladies is not harmful if the women follow the rules and guidelines. Pregnant women who want to perform Umrah must check the policies of airlines. Some airlines do not allow women who are pregnant by 7 months and beyond.

It is better to check the airline’s policies before booking the tickets for the Umrah trip. You can check the policies on the official website of airlines to get the latest updates.

Rules for pregnant women traveling to Umrah

• If any pregnant woman wants to perform Umrah, she must follow the below rules:
• She must inform about her pregnancy while booking the seat number and air tickets.
• Pregnant ladies can travel only up to 8 months without any medical clearance.
• Medical clearance is necessary if the birth of the child will happen in less than 4 weeks.
• A woman must get a medical clearance when there is uncertainty in the delivery date or her pregnancy progress.
• Medical clearance is important for women who had previous pregnancy complications.
• Pregnant women must get a medical certificate within 7 days of the flight.
• Avoid carrying heavy luggage during the Umrah pilgrimage.

Final words

These are the certain rules and guidelines to perform Umrah during pregnancy. It is necessary to ask your family doctor and get a medical certificate before booking the tickets for the Umrah pilgrimage.

You must also get some other important medical tests while performing Umrah in pregnancy. Umrah during pregnancy is a good thing if you take care of all the things mentioned by the doctors.