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I was diagnosed with marginal previa doctor only gave me pelvic rest is this normal?

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Yes: Anything that enters the vagina at this point can trigger massive bleeding if it moves the edge of the placenta away from the uterine endometrium attachment.

Answered 4/30/2018

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with marginal previa doctor only gave me pelvic rest is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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