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Suggest Treatment And Diet For Low Lying Placenta
hi, am 13 week pregnant, and in my nt scan it shown that am having low lying placenta. And a working woman,12 kilometers one way,I ride a bike. I have sitting job. I reach home by 8 or 8:30 pm. what precautions should I take in my diet, fluid content, my postures, and in my daily activity. Expecting an early reply . Thanks.
Fri, 28 Nov 2014
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Low lying placenta is placental position in lower segment of uterus.This position is point of concern because of possible occurrence placenta previa-
However placental position can not be decided/shifted by treatment. incidental y diet/exercises.
But, Possible relief is , as you are still in 13th week of pregnancy, it can shift up & reach a comparatively safe position till you reach 20 th week of pregnancy. So don't be tense.
Inst'ed you have to be careful in your diet,movements, bowel habits, avoiding exertion- this will avoid possible exertion with rise in abdominal pressure & stress to the low lying placenta may lead to bleeding. This precaution needed till next USG declares safe position of placenta, if not you need to continue the precautions/ rest till term.They are-
- Have diet with high protein, optimum carbohydrate, vitamin,iron,calcium rich. Special care about having high fibers & 10-12 glasses of water would prevent constipation.( milk, sprouts, salads, fruits, brown bread,avoid processed food.)
- 24 KM travel /day is not advisable- not at all with bike. You must travel with comfort/ avoiding bumps/ jerks on the road. You can take a leave from your work/ change your residence nearer to your office.
- avoid lifting weight/ any excessive stress.
- Take rest for 8 hours in night & 1 hour relaxing in noon)
- Be positive.
Thanks.
- stick to the medical advise given by your doctor after examining you.
-
I understand your concern.
Low lying placenta is placental position in lower segment of uterus.This position is point of concern because of possible occurrence placenta previa-
However placental position can not be decided/shifted by treatment. incidental y diet/exercises.
But, Possible relief is , as you are still in 13th week of pregnancy, it can shift up & reach a comparatively safe position till you reach 20 th week of pregnancy. So don't be tense.
Inst'ed you have to be careful in your diet,movements, bowel habits, avoiding exertion- this will avoid possible exertion with rise in abdominal pressure & stress to the low lying placenta may lead to bleeding. This precaution needed till next USG declares safe position of placenta, if not you need to continue the precautions/ rest till term.They are-
- Have diet with high protein, optimum carbohydrate, vitamin,iron,calcium rich. Special care about having high fibers & 10-12 glasses of water would prevent constipation.( milk, sprouts, salads, fruits, brown bread,avoid processed food.)
- 24 KM travel /day is not advisable- not at all with bike. You must travel with comfort/ avoiding bumps/ jerks on the road. You can take a leave from your work/ change your residence nearer to your office.
- avoid lifting weight/ any excessive stress.
- Take rest for 8 hours in night & 1 hour relaxing in noon)
- Be positive.
Thanks.
- stick to the medical advise given by your doctor after examining you.
-
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