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Is Flight Travel Recommended During 20 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Hello, I am 20 weeks pregnant and yesterday my Doc said that I have low placenta, we have a honeymoon in two weeks and trip by air is planned (1 hour and then 3 hours) . Please advise if its safe to take plance or better to cancel ? My doc told that its ok, I can take plane, but no heave stuff to carry and no sex, no swimming in the sea, not setting a lot on a sun. Please advise.
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Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM.
I read your query carefully,
I agree with your doctor you can travel if its necessary.
but avoid
>intercourse.
>swimming.
>heavy weight lifting.
>too much exertion.
You should take good care of yourself.
Take proper rest.
Continue with your supplements (Iron and calcium ).
Take balanced diet.

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up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
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Is Flight Travel Recommended During 20 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. I read your query carefully, I agree with your doctor you can travel if its necessary. but avoid intercourse. swimming. heavy weight lifting. too much exertion. You should take good care of yourself. Take proper rest. Continue with your supplements (Iron and calcium ). Take balanced diet. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.