Low lying placenta and flying long haul

Rach27 · Oct 27th, 2009, 01:08 AM

Hi,

I just had my 20 week scan and everything is looking great except my placenta was noted as low lying (posterior).

The sonographer and midwife said that an extra scan would be offered at 34 weeks to check it has moved up out of the way, as it does most of the time.

The thing is, I am booked to fly long haul to the UK (from NZ) in December and am now worried it may cause bleeding etc

So I'm wondering whether to get my ass back home much sooner - though this will mean flying alone or to wait, get a scan done in a month and fly as planned.

Also, if it's still low lying at 26 weeks, should I remain in NZ and have the baby here??

Any advice would be much appreciated

pennysbored · Oct 27th, 2009, 02:51 AM

Honestly, you'll have to talk to your health care professional. I don't think it will stop you from flying, though.

Rach27 · Oct 27th, 2009, 19:35 PM

Yes it's all looking good at this stage

naddy2shoes · Nov 5th, 2009, 09:54 AM

hi there

I had a low lying placenta with my previous pregnancy and it moved.

I think you'll find its only in a very few cases that it doesnt move and that complications come early on eg <32weeks.

Best advice is check with your midwife and decide from there once everything has been weighed up.

Good luck and safe trip

xx

malpal · Nov 5th, 2009, 09:56 AM

My placenta didn't move until 36 weeks. I believe it's when it's classed as placenta previa it is a problem. xx

Rach27 · Nov 5th, 2009, 23:37 PM

Thanks guys. Midwife is still not concerned, neither is my insurance company or the airline. So fingers crossed.

MiissMuffet · Nov 6th, 2009, 00:21 AM

It should move. i do know anterior placentas have more of a chance of moving but a posterior one should move too. Do u live in NZ?

Rach27 · Nov 7th, 2009, 15:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MiissMuffet

It should move. i do know anterior placentas have more of a chance of moving but a posterior one should move too. Do u live in NZ?

I heard it was the other way around. Anyway, yes I do live in NZ, do you??

Foogirl · Nov 7th, 2009, 18:17 PM

I had a low lying placenta diagnosed at 20 weeks. At 26 weeks I started bleeding whilst on a trip to London. I was in hospital for a week. They wouldn't even let me fly home to Scotland.

I don't think flying will cause bleeding at all, but be very careful not to heft your luggage about.

If you have any bleeding at all, be sure to let somone know.

MiissMuffet · Nov 7th, 2009, 21:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rach27

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiissMuffet

It should move. i do know anterior placentas have more of a chance of moving but a posterior one should move too. Do u live in NZ?

I heard it was the other way around. Anyway, yes I do live in NZ, do you??

yes I do

In chch
and anterior has more chance of moving because your uterus grows out so the placenta should grow up with it. Posterior i don't think it can move up the back wall as good. Don't quote me on that though- my midwife just told me its a good thing mines anterior because it has a better chance of moving...
xx

Oct 27th, 2009, 01:08 AM	#1
Rach27 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 880	Low lying placenta and flying long haul Hi, I just had my 20 week scan and everything is looking great except my placenta was noted as low lying (posterior). The sonographer and midwife said that an extra scan would be offered at 34 weeks to check it has moved up out of the way, as it does most of the time. The thing is, I am booked to fly long haul to the UK (from NZ) in December and am now worried it may cause bleeding etc So I'm wondering whether to get my ass back home much sooner - though this will mean flying alone or to wait, get a scan done in a month and fly as planned. Also, if it's still low lying at 26 weeks, should I remain in NZ and have the baby here?? Any advice would be much appreciated

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naddy2shoes Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 10	hi there I had a low lying placenta with my previous pregnancy and it moved. I think you'll find its only in a very few cases that it doesnt move and that complications come early on eg <32weeks. Best advice is check with your midwife and decide from there once everything has been weighed up. Good luck and safe trip xx

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Rach27 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 880	Thanks guys. Midwife is still not concerned, neither is my insurance company or the airline. So fingers crossed.

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MiissMuffet Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 9,927	It should move. i do know anterior placentas have more of a chance of moving but a posterior one should move too. Do u live in NZ?

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Foogirl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Falkirk, Scotland Posts: 4,609	I had a low lying placenta diagnosed at 20 weeks. At 26 weeks I started bleeding whilst on a trip to London. I was in hospital for a week. They wouldn't even let me fly home to Scotland. I don't think flying will cause bleeding at all, but be very careful not to heft your luggage about. If you have any bleeding at all, be sure to let somone know.

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