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Low lying Placenta
I am 17weeks pregnant and today morning I had little brown discharge. I rushed to hospital, after scan I got to know everything if fine but the lower edge of placenta is 0.7 cms away from internal os. My doc was not available so I came back. As per the report, is there something to worry or critical?
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Please take rest till bleeding stop, avoid intercourse, stress.
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Dr. Sonal Katarmal
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Low lying placenta at 17 weeks scan with bleeding pv:
Generally low lying placenta migrates as gestational age advances.
U had episode of bleeding.
1. Complete bed rest
2. Avoid strenuous work
3. No exercise / No brisk walking
4. No cough or stress during passing motion
Consult ur Gynecologist once she is back. Till then complete bed rest.
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
19 yrs exp
Chennai
Take strict bedrest for 48 hours till spotting stops
Capsule Susten vaginum pessary 200 mg twice a day for 2 weeks
Continue iron and calcium supplements
Mothers Horlicks two spoons with milk two times a day for a month
Next Steps
Take a boiled egg daily
Take 3 bananas daily
Avoid lifting weights and stress and intercourses
Avoid papaya and pineapple
Drink plenty of water and fruits juice
Sleep in left lateral position to improve blood flow to baby
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Repeat ultrasound for placenta position at 28 weeks
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