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Hi I am 28 year old female and I m in my 23rd week of pregnancy. I have low lying placenta because of which doctor has adviced bed rest. The doctor has said I can have very heavy bleeding before or during labour. What are the precautions I should take so that there is no major complications in my delivery?

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Hello Mam/ Sir, want to know about what is low lying placenta and it is common in 3rd month pregnancy or any risk of low lying placenta in preganancy . Also, what precaution need to take in low lying placenta to cure it naturally

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My wife had one miscarriage in last year and now 4 months pregnant. This time, NT Scan report says, low lying placenta. Please suggest natural precautions, food style and life style that need to be followed for normal placenta. Is 'low lying placenta' is common? Will it become normal and when it can become normal? Is there possibly of having low ly

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Without attached reports one can not advice. And you shall consult your treating doctor first as here you will get mixed advices. First believe your consulting Doctor who feel bad if you ask everywher ...  Read More

Low lying placenta 1.8 cm away from os in anomaly scan can i travel in 24 weeks by air. What precautions I will take.

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I am 12 week and 2 days pregnant . Placenta is along posterior wall low lying. Cervical canal length is 2.83 cm . Is there any risk in low lying placenta ? What are the precaution ? What is the range of normal cervical length at this stage ?

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Hi, the placenta is likely to move up in next coming few weeks. Don't worry. Avoid heavy work. ...  Read More

I have low lying placenta at week 13. Please tell me precautions to be taken. I have not experienced any bleeding or something. Initially had some crampings though.

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Hello sir.. doc told that she had low lying placenta at 25 week pregnancy. does it movies up in cmg weeks.kindly provide some information and precautions abt this issue.

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Hi there. After reading your question, I am of the opinion that low lying placenta can move up during the course of pregnancy. You must avoid intercourse and report any case of bleeding to your docto ...  Read More

I had low lying placenta at 12 weeks scan.wat are the precautions i need to take.iam 14 weeks now does this issue will ne resolved by 20 weeks

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Mostly it gets resolved. You will need to avoid weight lifting, intercourse, constipation. Connect online for further queries ...  Read More

My 21 week Anamoly scan shows anterior low lying placenta with 3 cm from cervix. Is it a problem? All other findings are normal. What are all the precautions to be taken for this?

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Hi! M 12w6days pregnant my scan showed me posterior low lying placenta upto the Os. Is this condition danger? What precautions I should take? Plz do reply

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this is quite commonly seen in early pregnancy.. this would move up as the pregnancy progresses ...  Read More

Hi My wife is currently at 14 weeks of pregnancy. At her 12th week in level-1 scan, a low lying placenta covering the os was observed. We want to travel by 3 hours of domestic flight + 2 hours of airport trip (by car). During the travel she'll have assistance and won't carry any weights/luggage. Wanted to know the advice? In the past, no bleeding

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A low-lying placenta at 12 weeks often moves away from the cervix as pregnancy advances. With no bleeding and normal vitals, 14 weeks is a reassuring stage. Short flights are usually fine this early i ...  Read More

Hi everyone I am 21 weeks pregnant and in my Tifa scan they said it's low lying placenta and they mentioned like below Plansentanal location:posteriorly and is low laying the lower limit of the placenta is located approx 3.5 cm from the internal os region grade 2 Can I travel by car during this period It's 7 hrs journey in smooth highway Can som

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A low-lying placenta at 21 weeks is quite common, and in most women it moves further away from the cervix as the uterus grows over the coming months. Being 3.5 cm from the internal os right now doesn' ...  Read More

My sister is pregnancy and she is in her 4th month of pregnancy..in NT scan she was told that placenta is low lying. She was asking if she can sit crossed leg on the sofa. Like Indian crossed leg sitting. Not sure what to say. As she finds comfortable sitting like that.

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A low-lying placenta picked up this early, in the first trimester, is very common and most placentas move upward and away from the cervix as your uterus grows over the next few months. Sitting cross-l ...  Read More

The placenta is low lying covering the internal os seen in 12th week scan. Will it resolve? Is there any risk because of prior c section 17 month back

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I am 5 months pregnant. My recent anomaly scan showed a low-lying placenta (placenta previa/low-lying placenta). After reviewing the scan report, my doctor prescribed Ecosprin 150 mg once daily at night. I have not started taking Ecosprin yet because I am worried about the risk of bleeding due to the low-lying placenta. I have not had any vaginal b

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Dear Doctor, My wife is currently 26 weeks pregnant and this is her second pregnancy. Her recent ultrasound shows a low-lying placenta, approximately 2.6 cm from the internal cervical os. During her first pregnancy, she also had a low-lying placenta, which resolved later and the pregnancy and delivery were uncomplicated. In the current pregnancy, s

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At 26 weeks of pregnancy, a placenta located 2.6 cm away from the internal os is classified as a low-lying placenta, not placenta previa. In most cases, as the uterus grows, the placenta moves furthe ...  Read More

I am 16 weeks 5 days pregnant previously at my 12 weeks scan it showed i have 11*7 mm hematoma and anterior low placenta.again today another scan was done the hematoma size is reduced to 6*8 mm and placenta is 1 cm away from internal os. Do i need bed rest can i walk slightly And also is it placenta previa

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Last week i had red bleeding followed by brown discharge .Visited the doctor and he checked the baby and mentioned that the cervix was longer than 4cm.He mentioned this could be due to low placenta and with time it might shift upwards.He also said this might happen again a few times but not to worry as of now.Since then I have on and off brown disc

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This is my second pregnancy. In NT scan they mentioned low lying placenta and cervix length 3.9 cm. Is it dangerous..I am so much worried about it. need some suggestions

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No need to worry. Just follow your gynec’s instructions. Mostly the placenta migrates up as pregnancy advances causing no issue at all. ...  Read More

Hello, diagnosed with low lying placenta at my 20 week scan with anterior right placenta leading edge measuring 10mm away the internal os. As not covering the cervix I was only advised to avoid strenuous movements and haven't had any spotting/bleeding until now. I had a travel booked for UK when I will be 26 weeks and 29 weeks at the time of return

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Is there any history of previous cesarean section? If so then as compared to others there will be somewhat less chances that it w thank you It’s common for the placenta to be low on the 12- or 20-week ...  Read More

Hi in Tifa scan 21 weeks pregnant I have posterior low lyne placenta 1.82 cm away from internal os,cervix measured 3.10 cm in length internal os closed so any bed rest needed or not

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Hello Doctor, I am currently pregnant ( 6 months / 24 weeks)and have been diagnosed with low-lying placenta(complete placenta previa). Since today, I am experiencing pain in my lower abdomen. There is no bleeding or fluid leak, but I am concerned because of my condition. Please advise if I need to come for a check-up immediately or take any precaut

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Watch for bleeding. Avoid heavy work. If needed you can come for a check up ...  Read More

Hi, I have low lying placenta, week 16 as of today, and my placenta is almost close to internal os. What are the chances of it shifting up and when. Also, due to bed rest, I am constipated and worried my constipation can cause problems to the placenta, I have already had a bleeding incident once last week.

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In most of the cases it does migrate up . Wait for TIFA scan . As for ur constipation try having more liquids and fibre ...  Read More

Hi, i have low lying fistula (as diagnosed during MRI) and doctors suggested surgery, but I started taking honeopathic treatment for last 4 days. I have a 2cm tract which a low lying fistula with an opening. Everytime i check it, i feel slight discharge white in color. Could someone pls help me that how much time does homepathic medicine takes on

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As it is a low lying fistula...complications r unlikely n it involves a small surgery.the white discharge is pus Take antibiotics,sitz bath and better to plan for surgery to avoid complications ...  Read More

Severe coughing and seems to be a throat infection from the last week. Advised to take budamate and duolin. But that causes more throat irritation.noy able to sleep at night because of continuous coughing.appreciate for any advice

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult or a in clinic physical visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription ...  Read More

Hi I had my anomaly scan today. Doc said that the reports are normal. However, the placenta is low lying 1.3 cm from internal OS. I will enter my six month on 1st July and I am planning to get the delivery done in my hometown ( Assam) Can I travel by flight or train? Please advice

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Hi Doctors - I am 13 weeks pregnant. During my NT scan, my placenta is noted as posterior, low lying, lower end 1.1 cm away from internal os. While my doc advised me some precautions, it was not specific. She is not reachable now. Could you please advise me what precautions I need to take ? I slowly walk around 1-2 kms daily in park, do I need to s

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Nothing to worry if you don't have any bleeding so far and the placenta is posterior..it's just 13 weeks now it will migrate to upper segment as the pregnancy progresses. No need of bed rest .Just av ...  Read More

Can I travel by train to my home town for 9hrs with low lying placenta placed 2 cm from internal OS at 27 th week.

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Can I travel by car for 3 hours with low lying placenta placed 2 cm from internel OS at 27 th week. I am forced to travel. There is no other way. I have to come back the next day.

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Low lying placenta at 27 weeks can lead to heavy bleeding at any time which will be very risky to both the mother and the baby. Since it cannot be predicted when it can bleed, travelling for long is ...  Read More

Hello, Recently I was diagnosed with a low lying placenta in my 12 weeks ultrasound here in India. It is extremely important for me to travel to the U.S.A as I am a citizen. What should I do ?

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