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At my 18 week scan placenta was posterior with lower end of placenta 11mm away from internal OS. At week 23, placenta was posterior with lower end of placenta 21cm away from internal OS with grade 1 maturity. Is there a thing to worry.

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Nothing serious but you need Good bed rest. Avoid exertion. Take nutritious diet, use western type toilet. ...  Read More

What does posterior placenta with grade II maturity depict? Is it normal at 32 weeks pregnancy?

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Its normal ...  Read More

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I'm almost 15 weeks pregnant and during my NT scan, I was told that the placenta is posterior and grade 0 is reaching upto internal os. What does that imply? Although my doctor allowed me to travel via train only after giving me an injection that would help me avoid any exertion

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Avoid travel ...  Read More

Hello, I am an expecting mother and I have a question. The doctors talk a lot about posterior placenta. Also, the foetus has started moving in the uterus. I want to know how will foetal movement be while posterior placenta?

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It's normal. Baby can move in amniotic cavity ...  Read More

Hello, I am an expecting mother and I have been researching about my condition and baby’s healthy. I came across a term posterior placenta and can’t understand what it means or signify. I want to know how is posterior placenta and delivery related.

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Hello Posterior placenta means it's attached to posterior wall of uterus cavity. It should not be in lower uterine cavity part.i.e. Low lying placenta. In posterior placenta vaginal delivery can occur ...  Read More

Placenta is posterior completed covered internal os .I.e placenta previa .how reduce that problem. Any chance plancenta move upward or left or right side. Pl give any suggestions

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Placenta usually move by 24-25 weeks. If it is still low lying chances are that it will not move.. Please follow strict bed rest with medication as advised. And report to your nearest hospital in case ...  Read More

My wife at 20th week of pregnancy yesterday we taken Obestric scan there in two option in that scan one is posterior and anterior placenta they marked as posterior placenta what is the posterior and anterior is that related with gender and or about premature delivery

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Its either posterior or anterior can't be both! It has nothing to do with preterm delivery or gender. ...  Read More

I am 12 weeks pregnant and today my NT Scan shows that I have posterior low lying placenta. Lower edge of placenta covering the internal OS. What are the consequences?

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Most probably placenta will move upwards so nothing to worry ...  Read More

Placenta posterior Lower margin 4.2 cm from intarnal os, grade 1 Week - 20 Can travel in above condition?

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Hello, By what Distance?? Just in comfert absolute rest position. As such it is bit serious. But can go Not at all in bus.ok. ...  Read More

Placenta is posterior grade 2maturity in lower segment 2.6cm from os... what does it mean?? There is more and more bleeding.. I am worried about it.. Is it safe or not sir please tell??

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Need to see Ur reports and scan film , seems not a good sign . ...  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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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Premedication: Indication: Finding: Nasopharynx :normal Pharynx:normal Larynx: Normal Epiglottis:Normal Arytenoids:Bilateral mild congestion AE folds :normal True Cords: Right vocal cord normal and mobile.small polyp in the posterior 1/3rd near the arytenoid SUB Glottis: Normal. Pyriform Fossa :bilateral normal Impression:LPRD.small polyp left post

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ...  Read More

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

Hard bone Lump on posterior pharynx wall I don't know what is this and I saw I week ago that there is bump on my back of uvula on throat. When I touch it feels like bone structure it don't pain don't have a problem in drinking eating or any other problem I am scared I don't know what is this and here is the image

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Its spinous process ...  Read More

I noticed tiny painless and non itchy bumps near posterior fourchette vaginal opening . What it could be plz help me . For reference am attaching photos

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Visit to gynaecologist doctor for physical examination and consultation ...  Read More

I m 31 weeks 5 days pregnant..in my growth scan it was mentioned as posterior placenta grade 3 maturity..is this normal?? Baby weight is 1.800 gms...is anything to concern??

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What you have mentioned is completely okay Baby weight is also adequate at 31 weeks ...  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

I am 13 weeks pregnant and in NT scan i got to know placenta position is Fundo Anterior. I have travel plans in 2-3 days . 2 hrs travel by air and then rest for one day and 2.5 hrs travel next day by car. Should i travel ?

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My baby is 7 weeks and i can still feel her posterior fontanelle open. Is it a cause of concern. Advice please

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Not a cause of concern at all ...  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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I'm 8 weeks pregnant. I have a 9cm posterior wall fibroid. Will this affect my baby's growth? The doctor has warned me regarding placenta placement on the side of fibroid can be harmful Please advise

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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

My mother had hypokinetic posterior wall conditoned then. What should we do for it. Is angiography is necessry or medicine still work and her lvef is 55%

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It means she has already suffered a heart attack. She definitely needs angiography to see the level of blocks in the heart blood supply. Further treatment will depend on the angiography findings. ...  Read More

I am 20 weeks pregnant. When I got my NT/NB scan done at 13 weeks, the report showed placenta anterior but at 20 weeks I got a level 2 ultrasound done and in that report my placenta was posterior. how is this possible Can the position of the placenta change?

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Consult please. ...  Read More

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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I will not advise you to undertake this journey. ...  Read More

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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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with grade 3 placenta (posterior) in 37 weeks. AC of the baby corresponds to only 34 weeks so the doctor is suggesting to induce in next 1 week. Does this mean chances of normal delivery are less? Will my baby have growth issues?

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There is a lag of 3weeks definitely. Need even see other Parameters and weight of the baby to confirm there is fetal retardation.If there is fetal growth retardation then go for Induction as advised ...  Read More

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