Marci, 31, from Massachusetts asks:
I am 8 weeks pregnant and I am gonna be flying to Las Vegas on April 16 for my wedding. I panic on flights--is there something I can take that wont hurt the baby to relax me and not get me air sick? I am so nauseous already. Please help. Thanks.

Stacy Says:
The first trimester is a very crtitical time for your baby. The brain, heart, lungs and organs are all developing into a tiny, little baby. So this is the time when it's crucial to protect your baby from substances which could ultimately be toxic.

That being said, before I found out I was pregnant I had an out-patient, simple surgery done and was on Vicodin for the pain. When I found out I was pregnant I FREAKED OUT and thought I was gonna horriffically and irreversible damage my baby. Well, when I went to see the OB-GYN she calmed my fears. Saying the amount that I took was minimal and my baby would be fine, which she is.

There is some antianxiety medicine like Xanax or Ativan that can relax you when you fly. Ask your doctor what would be safe for you and if he/she can prescribe it for you (like a one time dose wihout refills). If they would prefer you not take anything--it's time for the Jedi mind trick. You just have to calm yourself down, telling yourself it's for the good of your baby, the plane ride is only a few hours out of your life, and when you get off the plane you will be MARRYING THE MAN YOU LOVE! You can do it! Now, on the way back you have to think of some new self pep-talks, but the baby will still be the most important!