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  • 30 Years
  • 20/02/2025

I'm currently 20 weeks pregnant, and my latest ultrasound showed that my placenta is posterior with the lower margin being 4.2 cm away from the internal os. It's graded at 1 right now. I'm really keen on traveling soon and just wanted to check if that's safe given my current condition. Any advice?

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consult gynecologist

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Answered 25/07/2025

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