Low lying Placenta Thread

[zoecorkhill]

Hey ladies. I have been told this week that I have an anterior low lying placenta. All midwife said was that they would re scan me at 36 weeks and that was pretty much it. Didn't have this is either of my previous pregnancy's. Have noticed that quite a few of you know how much your placenta has to move away by but this was never mentioned to me, should it have been, or should I have asked?? Also I had some unexplained bleeds in 1st Tri where we were told I might miscarry. Does anyone know if the low lying placenta could have caused this or is it only a problem later in pregnancy??

Sorry for all the questions but have never heard of any of this before xxx

This is exactly what happened to me today, except I'm booked in for a rescan at 32 wkd, not 36. I had spotting in 1st tri as well, and am interested in the answer to this one too

 

[sar35]

I had small bleeds throughout my pregnancy from 8weeks onwards, dont know if it was caused by the placenta or not though! I believe the bleed at 16weeks onwards was

 

[Alias]

Can anyone answer a question for me. For those of you that didn't bleed throughout your placenta previa pregnancy, I am wondering how far along you were when you start bleeding. I am 26 1/2 weeks and I am wondering what to expect in the near future. I am starting to feel stressed and I think I read somewhere that most people started bleeding between 28-30 weeks. I am in the hospital for good once I start bleeding. I am such a planner so this is driving me nuts. I would love any stories or advice! Thanks!!!!!

I had absolutely no bleeding (well, some spotting around week 6) until I was 33 weeks, 3 days. I had a major bleed then, and was 'retained' (as they continuously wrote on my chart) until I had major internal bleeding (placenta bleeding, but blocking the blood) and immediately sectioned 3 days later.

Unfortunately, you'll not be able to plan this one. Get your hospital bag sorted sooner rather than later, just in case! I'd been admitted for pre-eclampsia then released the day before I had my bleed. I'd spent the day doing washing and such for my hospital bag... and then it was all on the line when I rushed back in with the bleed!

 

[Alias]

Well Im certainly not the poster child for happy previa endings! I read Sars happy ending, your boy is gorgeous, well done hun! Just after you msged me I ended up in hospital with a small bleed, then Friday, just gone, it felt like my waters had broken at 32 weeks, turned out it was all blood and I was taken to the hospital via ambulance. The bleeding stopped and now becuase of it I am hospital bound till baby is born by c-section at 37 weeks, if it will stay put! Im bored, but at least we are both safe and in the right place if something goes wrong again.

I had pretty much the same thing happen, at almost the same gestation. You're in the best place. I know it's desperately boring, but get people to visit and it looks like you at least have internet access (that kept me sane!). Something did go wrong, and my 3-4 week planned stay ended up being less than two. I was really glad that at 2am when things went wrong, I was in hospital. And DD's now a happy and healthy 8 month old, despite her rocky entrance into the world!

 

[kheiro]

Hey ladies. I have been told this week that I have an anterior low lying placenta. All midwife said was that they would re scan me at 36 weeks and that was pretty much it. Didn't have this is either of my previous pregnancy's. Have noticed that quite a few of you know how much your placenta has to move away by but this was never mentioned to me, should it have been, or should I have asked?? Also I had some unexplained bleeds in 1st Tri where we were told I might miscarry. Does anyone know if the low lying placenta could have caused this or is it only a problem later in pregnancy??

Sorry for all the questions but have never heard of any of this before xxx

This is exactly what happened to me today, except I'm booked in for a rescan at 32 wkd, not 36. I had spotting in 1st tri as well, and am interested in the answer to this one too

I suspect that if they are just referring to your placenta as being low lying and that they are not rescanning until 36 weeks this will probably be a situation that will resolve. The fact that it is anterior is also a good thing as the anterior surface of the uterus tends to grow more than the posterior which increases your chances of the placenta being well away from your cervix by 36 weeks. This was exactly what happened with my daughter and we had a really easy, practically perfect homebirth.

 

[kheiro]

At the scan today, 24 weeks, I was told that I have a placenta with a succenturiate lobe which covers the os (the main part of it partially covers the os). Can anyone tell me whether this practically guarantees a c-section even if the placenta moves ? Am I being naive to still hope for a vaginal delivery ?

Any suggestions of where to look for information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[charliekitty]

Just popping back in, I was told I had a low lying placenta at 21 weeks I had my 36 week scan today and it has moved out of the way,
Yay I'm so happy about it, I spent ages worrying bout it, my advice to people is to try not to think about it to much and enjoy ur pregnancy xxx

 

[sar35]

Just popping back in, I was told I had a low lying placenta at 21 weeks I had my 36 week scan today and it has moved out of the way,
Yay I'm so happy about it, I spent ages worrying bout it, my advice to people is to try not to think about it to much and enjoy ur pregnancy xxx

Glad yours moved and you can enjoy the rest of your pregnancy xx

 

[Helly]

Kheiro it may move but if its covering the OS it has a long way to move so I wouldnt get your hopes up too much, just look after yourself.

 

[FierceAngel]

mine is partially covering the cervix at 20 weeks im going back at 32 weeks to check if it has moved but have scans at 24 and 28 weeks so hoping it might move up by then so my minds at rest earlier x

 

[sar35]

mine is partially covering the cervix at 20 weeks im going back at 32 weeks to check if it has moved but have scans at 24 and 28 weeks so hoping it might move up by then so my minds at rest earlier x

i think the partial covering ones are likely to move, but I know how i felt when ppl said that to me, kind of like its not as important, hope yours moves, its a worry isnt it. please update when u have next scan xxx

 

[onmyway0x]

just a quick question, I know in some cases it's likely that the placenta will migrate upwards *hoping mine does!! , is there any chance it could move further onto the cervix ?

 

[Helly]

No i dont think it can move closer because of the way your uterus stretches it can only pull in one direction but Im not 100% sure on that.

 

[Alias]

AFAIK it can move down, but it's unusual. From something I read I got the impression the placenta can 'spread' to get more surface area for oxygen/nutrients. At my 20 weeks scan they thought mine was partially covering. At 34 weeks it was total. But then they couldn't see it very well with the external scanner at 34 weeks either, and had to use the internal scanner so it could have been covering at 20 weeks they just didn't check close enough.

 

[sar35]

at 12 weeks mine was 'Leading edge partially covering the os' and at 20 weeks it was totally covering, not sure how or why though

 

[tessica123]

I had a bad bleed on Friday last week

Doc mentioned placenta but didn't really give me much info just scared he'll out of me with percentages they listened for heart beat and as they found it wouldn't scan me as I'd got one book for yesterday just sent me home no advice or anything was only 19 plus 6

Was still bleeding on and off till Tuesday evening would be bright red then dark then nothing for few hours then start again

Went for scan yesterday to be told i have low lying placenta and got to be re scanned at 34 I had foreign doc and although I don't mind that I nearly understood anything he told me all i managed to get him to explain was don't worry and to rest, doing my best but google didn't help and neither does a 6 month old baby lol

I started bleeding again last night bright red for about 20 min then been very dark since, I have rung them and they said see how it is today if it gets red again ring them back

Not very helpful at all

I am 2 busses away from hospital and about 25min drive will get taxi if anything happens just not sure about getting taxi if am bleeding heavy don't want to end up messing cab lol if i was to ring for ambulance would they think I was wasting there time

Also if i have to stay in what happens with my 6 month old baby??

My mum will do her best and my oh but both cant afford to take loads of time off we will loose house if oh takes time off he self employed too so no pay!

Only person we know that dent work in day is oh ex his daughters mum and although we get on not best sit but she in hospital today having her arm pinned after bad break at weekend so wont be able to help much

I just don't think i can be away from my boy

Xx

 

[sar35]

I had a bad bleed on Friday last week

Doc mentioned placenta but didn't really give me much info just scared he'll out of me with percentages they listened for heart beat and as they found it wouldn't scan me as I'd got one book for yesterday just sent me home no advice or anything was only 19 plus 6

Was still bleeding on and off till Tuesday evening would be bright red then dark then nothing for few hours then start again

Went for scan yesterday to be told i have low lying placenta and got to be re scanned at 34 I had foreign doc and although I don't mind that I nearly understood anything he told me all i managed to get him to explain was don't worry and to rest, doing my best but google didn't help and neither does a 6 month old baby lol

I started bleeding again last night bright red for about 20 min then been very dark since, I have rung them and they said see how it is today if it gets red again ring them back

Not very helpful at all

I am 2 busses away from hospital and about 25min drive will get taxi if anything happens just not sure about getting taxi if am bleeding heavy don't want to end up messing cab lol if i was to ring for ambulance would they think I was wasting there time

Also if i have to stay in what happens with my 6 month old baby??

My mum will do her best and my oh but both cant afford to take loads of time off we will loose house if oh takes time off he self employed too so no pay!

Only person we know that dent work in day is oh ex his daughters mum and although we get on not best sit but she in hospital today having her arm pinned after bad break at weekend so wont be able to help much

I just don't think i can be away from my boy

Xx

Hi, first off you will def not be wasting the ambulance's time,you MUST call them if you get another bleed. I feel very strongly about it as it happened to me. Im not sure what to suggest about your other baby but if you have already had bleeding im sure the hospital will want to keep you in if you bleed again, you must take them seriously as PP is a condition that puts you and your unborn child at risk.(Not wanting to scare you) but I wish i took it seriously.
My OH had nearly 5 weeks off and we are skint, im sure no one will see you go homeless or without food, if you have to go to hospital im sure someone can help you, but you must go if they say you do.
Hope you dont have anymore bleeding and wish you well for the rest of your pregnancy, please keep us updated

 

[tessica123]

Hi sar35

Thank for comment my oh just told me not to be silly there is plenty who can help and my sister gets 2 days week off college and although I'd never leave her on her own oh will work from home and supervise her lol

Just read my note and got oh to translate the horrible doctors writing lol and it says
Lie lying posterior placentor partially over os (don't know what os is) ???

Xx

 

[sar35]

os is the cervix (exit route) mine was partially covering at 12 weeks and fully covering at 20weeks. Please go to hospital if you have any more bleeds it is quite serious

 

[tessica123]

os is the cervix (exit route) mine was partially covering at 12 weeks and fully covering at 20weeks. Please go to hospital if you have any more bleeds it is quite serious

Thank you I will do!

My hv is coming tomorrow as she was mv for 10 years I rang her today to ask bit of advice on weaning for my little man and mentioned problems that am having and that want really given much info she said she would come see little man and help with weening and also give me some advice

Just realised in back of my notes to silly doctor has left the copy of the photo of my placenta that was taken for hospital records will take picture in bit and when on laptop instead of oh iPad I'll upload it let you see

Xx