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Is Travelling Advisable When Suffering From Placenta Previa Partial?
Question: My wife had bleeding two times.she is now in hospital.she has placenta previa partial.Two times she admitted at hospital. Yesterday was the the second time.But the baby is well.She was expected to go to native.it is 150 km far from the current location.how can she travel? is it possible?
she is 32 weeks pregnant.
two times minor bleeding happen without pain.
two times admitted in hospital.
she can travel 150 km by road in a vehicle with bed?
she is 32 weeks pregnant.
two times minor bleeding happen without pain.
two times admitted in hospital.
she can travel 150 km by road in a vehicle with bed?
Brief Answer:
Need few details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Please let me know a few details.
Is this her first pregnancy ?
When was the last ultrasound scan done ?
When was the last episode of bleeding ?
Also, is it very urgent to travel right now ?
What kind of vehicle with bed do you mean ?
Apart from placenta previa, does she have any other medical complications ?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
Need few details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Please let me know a few details.
Is this her first pregnancy ?
When was the last ultrasound scan done ?
When was the last episode of bleeding ?
Also, is it very urgent to travel right now ?
What kind of vehicle with bed do you mean ?
Apart from placenta previa, does she have any other medical complications ?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is this her first pregnancy ?
Yes
When was the last ultrasound scan done ?
6-Mar-2015.
When was the last episode of bleeding ?
Yesterday (9 Mar 2015) and today (very minor) between 5-7pm
Also, is it very urgent to travel right now ?
Not very urgent.But most of the family people there.So everybody will be there to help in caring wife and we can find replacement on caring people.Also mother in law is here in my work location.She is working at native.
What kind of vehicle with bed do you mean ?
suv cars with flexible seat OR Ambulance if necessary.
Apart from placenta previa, does she have any other medical complications ?
placenta previa is partially recovered.no. sugar pressure all are normal.
Yes
When was the last ultrasound scan done ?
6-Mar-2015.
When was the last episode of bleeding ?
Yesterday (9 Mar 2015) and today (very minor) between 5-7pm
Also, is it very urgent to travel right now ?
Not very urgent.But most of the family people there.So everybody will be there to help in caring wife and we can find replacement on caring people.Also mother in law is here in my work location.She is working at native.
What kind of vehicle with bed do you mean ?
suv cars with flexible seat OR Ambulance if necessary.
Apart from placenta previa, does she have any other medical complications ?
placenta previa is partially recovered.no. sugar pressure all are normal.
Brief Answer:
Please upload the report.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Yes I got all your answers.
I need just one more detail.
I need the report of the latest ultrasound scan .
Only then can I tell you whether to go ahead with the travelling or not.
You can take a snapshot of the report and just upload it to me.
Please upload the report.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Yes I got all your answers.
I need just one more detail.
I need the report of the latest ultrasound scan .
Only then can I tell you whether to go ahead with the travelling or not.
You can take a snapshot of the report and just upload it to me.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Doctor,
I have uploaded latest scan report.
Please check and reply as early as possible.
Regards
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I have uploaded latest scan report.
Please check and reply as early as possible.
Regards
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Mob:0000.
Brief Answer:
Travel not advised.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the report.
Well, she is having partial placenta previa.
This condition carries a risk of bleeding unexpectedly, preterm labour, fetal loss, haemorrhage during labour or delivery etc.
Frankly speaking, travelling in the third trimester is not advised.
WIth placenta previa, it is even more risky.
I would not advise travel for her, even with the best of support, as you can provide an ambulance for her, but you cannot ensure that the roads will be smooth, and there will be no jerks.
Only if it is unavoidable, you can undergo the travel, understanding the full risks, and being prepared for the eventuality that she might bleed anytime during or after the travel.
Better is to get the relatives at your place to help out.
I hope she is on tocolytic drugs ( drugs to relax the uterus ) ??
You can reach me directly anytime using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Travel not advised.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the report.
Well, she is having partial placenta previa.
This condition carries a risk of bleeding unexpectedly, preterm labour, fetal loss, haemorrhage during labour or delivery etc.
Frankly speaking, travelling in the third trimester is not advised.
WIth placenta previa, it is even more risky.
I would not advise travel for her, even with the best of support, as you can provide an ambulance for her, but you cannot ensure that the roads will be smooth, and there will be no jerks.
Only if it is unavoidable, you can undergo the travel, understanding the full risks, and being prepared for the eventuality that she might bleed anytime during or after the travel.
Better is to get the relatives at your place to help out.
I hope she is on tocolytic drugs ( drugs to relax the uterus ) ??
You can reach me directly anytime using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Take care.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the update.
After all it is only 2 months more till she delivers.
After the childbirth, she could shift to whatever place is easy for her, to manage herself and the baby.
Right now, there is no point in taking unnecessary risks and then regretting later.
Please continue the Duvadilan, and make sure she takes lots of rest.
Placenta previa can be unpredictable and dangerous both.
Wish you both lots of luck and a wonderful parenthood ahead !
God bless.
Take care.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the update.
After all it is only 2 months more till she delivers.
After the childbirth, she could shift to whatever place is easy for her, to manage herself and the baby.
Right now, there is no point in taking unnecessary risks and then regretting later.
Please continue the Duvadilan, and make sure she takes lots of rest.
Placenta previa can be unpredictable and dangerous both.
Wish you both lots of luck and a wonderful parenthood ahead !
God bless.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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