Is it safe for a 12-week pregnant woman with placenta previa to travel by a flight?

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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 months, air travel is not advisable because abdominal pressure increases at high altitudes, which may cause bleeding due to placental separation. I hope she has undergone an NT (nuchal translucency) scan and other routine investigations. I suggest that she continues taking folic acid tablets until the 14th week. Please consult with her specialist doctor, discuss with them, and take the medicines with their consent.

Hope this information helps you, feel free to ask further queries.

Thank you.