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Traveling by Flight in week 24
Hi, My wife's NT scan report showed placenta is low lying at week 12. Later at week 21 anamoly scan showed placenta has moved up and now 2.4cms away from internal os. Can she travel by flight? It is 2 hours flight. If below precautions taken:
1. 90mins journey by Cab to airport with break/halt in each 30mins, 2+3mins walk and drink water til we reach airport.
2. Asking cab driver to drive very smoothly and slowly to avoid any jerk.
3. My wife will sit in the front seat of the cab.
4. After reaching airport to till we board the flight, walk and drinking water walk in every 20-25mins.
5. Use cushion to sit comfortably in flight.
6. Drinking enough water and If flight is stable then walk in each 20-25mins during flight journey.
7. In entire journey while sitting, moving legs slowly to keep a good blood flow.
The question is lengthy but had to explain as I didnt any proper answer. Thank you
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At 2.4 cm placenta is still low lying
Advised not to travel till placenta completed moves up
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You should also have mentioned when she intends coming back , or is she going to have her delivery there only.
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Dr. S Lakshmi Prasanna
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Kakinada
She can travel with all precautions but u have not mentioned gestational period now sir. If it is more than 28 weeks any time with out provacation also bleeding starts.
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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32 yrs exp
Bhopal
She can travel with all precautions.
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
yes she cn travel.
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