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Why Is Rest Recommended In A Pregnancy?

Hi I am 21 years, height 5'4" weight 65.5Kgs. this is my first prgnancy & now I had just completed my 21st week. My doctor have done ultrasound & report shows "Placenta is fundal and posterior, grade 0, placenta tip 1.9 cms away from the os-low lying" Now Dr. asked me to take rest & avoid lifting heavy load. Can you please advice what does it mean do I have to take very intensive care. pls. advice.
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
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Low lying placentas, a mild for of placenta previa may bleed if there is heavy weight lifting, strenous exercise, coitus... rest (not to the point of bed rest) ensures that the risk of bleeding is very low. As weeks go by your placenta will be pulled upward a few centimeters eliminating the diagnosis of P Previa. So, take it easy for 2-4 weeks while the condition resolves itself. Your current placental condition will disappear and younwill enjoy a normal pregnancy afterwards.
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Why Is Rest Recommended In A Pregnancy?

Low lying placentas, a mild for of placenta previa may bleed if there is heavy weight lifting, strenous exercise, coitus... rest (not to the point of bed rest) ensures that the risk of bleeding is very low. As weeks go by your placenta will be pulled upward a few centimeters eliminating the diagnosis of P Previa. So, take it easy for 2-4 weeks while the condition resolves itself. Your current placental condition will disappear and younwill enjoy a normal pregnancy afterwards.