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What To Do About Low Lying Placenta At 19 Weeks Pregnancy?

Posted on Thu, 6 May 2021

Question: HI SIR my wife is 19 weeks pregnant and ultrasound report says : the placenta is low lying posterior lower end 0.6 cm from internal OS, with normal maturity ..what do do in such case and can she do her routine works or bed rest is required

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
SHE NEED NOT TAKE BED REST

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings
I can understand your situation.
She need not take bed rest.But better to avoid sexual intercourse.Also need to report your obstetrician if any bleeding.As pregnancy grows placenta also will get back from os.
You can repeat scan after 2 to 3 months if necessary.Nothing to worry
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HOPE MY ANSWER HELPS YOU
Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (15 minutes later)

sir there is no bleeding as on date but spotting was observed last week one day only and there were one blackish brown spot, occasionally she fails periods like pain in lower back and lower abdomen.
whenever she feels bored i take him for a ride on car for half to one hour very safely without jerks can i continue?

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can after discussing with your obstetrician

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Your obstetrician will be a better person to give you advise regarding this.
There shoudnt be any problem .However take her opinion.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana