There are plenty of reasons to travel in pregnancy. Questions often arise about safety with the various modes of travel. Pregnant women can safely travel by road, train, air and sea so long as various precautions are put in place.

Any bleeding, at whatever stage in pregnancy, is never normal. True, very minimal bleeding or spotting tends to be innocent, and majority of pregnancies in such situations never come into any harm. Bleeding in amounts equivalent to a period, or heavier, usually signifies a more serious situation. But regardless of the amount of bleeding, a medical assessment is usually required.

With advancing age, there is a gradual decline in the female hormones which play a significant role in pelvic organ function. Thus prolapse symptoms are more common towards the menopause. Some women may have an inherent muscular weakness, though is rare. Lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking are also predisposing factors to pelvic prolapse.