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Iam 27 weeks pregnant. i have low placenta .i want to travel by car neary 8 hours is far glasgow to london .iis it safe if iam travelling .

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Confirm with doctor: you will need to get clearance from your doctor. If the low placenta indicates a partial previa they will probably not want you to travel.

Answered 2/27/2015

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