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Birth Control + Long Flight = Scary Combo!

Did you know sitting still on a long flight while on estrogen birth control can be a recipe for disaster? Emily, a super active mom, blacked out mid-flight and woke up to find out she had a massive blood clot in her lungs—doctors said it was a miracle she survived! Turns out, her birth control, compression stockings, and not moving for 10 hours created the perfect storm. PSA: If you’re on the pill and flying long-haul, get up and move around! #TravelSafety #HealthAlert #BirthControlRisks #Health