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Placenta previa

2019-06-14 15:29:11
Hi .i am 24 weeks pregnant and found out that i have low lying placenta at 2.3 cm away from os. I have to travel back to my native next week for delivery which is a 3 and a half hours flight. Is it safe to fly?? Please help i and confused what to do
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Low lying placenta at dis gestation is common.... it usually migrates as gestation increases... if u could plan going after 28 wks would be better

Answered2019-06-15 02:25:05

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