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Placenta Position

The placenta is attached to the uterine wall. It can be attached to the front or back, top or side of the uterus. Rarely it may attach to the lower part of the uterus. The uterus expands as the pregnancy progresses, and this affects the position of the placenta. Sometimes, the placenta may stay low in the uterus blocking the cervix and the baby's way out.

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Is it safe for my 12-week pregnant wife with placenta previa to travel on a three-hour flight?

Query: Hi doctor, My wife was diagnosed with a 12-week pregnancy three days ago, and placental thickening is seen posteriorly, presently reaching and covering the os (ostium). Could you kindly advise if she can travel by air this month for a three-hour flight? Will there be any problems? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical related queries. I have gone through your case and I understand your concern. At this stage, the placenta is very small, and there should not be any problem with air travel. She can safely travel. However, in cases of placenta previa after seven ...  Read Full »

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