Low lying Placenta Thread

[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

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

lol our pregnancy seemed to be all about the placenta and we laughed when we got scan pics of it instead of the baby, I dont mean to scare you I really dont, try and enjoy your pregnancy, but be aware if you do bleed. I wish you well.

 

[tessica123]

I am so doing my best to enjoy this one but so far not happening have had every bug going then my lo get it the oh lol and then we just pass it round lol

Then I got flu so I'll all over Xmas and now this not to mention the really bad SPd I am getting was really bad with last preg had crutches towards end and it's coming back

Just told my oh NO MORE BABIES after this one lol

Xx

 

[Ivoryapril]

Hi ladies. My son is 8 months old and i'm 10 weeks pregnant (not exactly planned but we're happy!) Anyway, with my son i was told at 20 weeks the placenta was near the os but that it would most definitely move and would be rescanned at 34 weeks, i had no bleeding and wasn't told to rest or anything but at 34 weeks it hadn't moved. The scanning went on a couple more weeks before they booked in my section and my son was born at 39 weeks huge and healthy and well. The surgeon told me it had been complete praevia (which they didn't know beforehand) and I lost a litre of blood when the placenta detached but have been on iron and my blood count is great, didn't need a transfusion or anything. I think it happened to me because of a D&C for previous miscarriage.

So onto this pregnancy, my 12 week scan is on the 31st january with a consultant so they can thoroughly check for it again. I'm really scared of it happening again with scarring from my D&C and c-section and the fact that my pregnancies are so close together. Anyone able to reassure me/offer any statistics? If the placenta is high up at my 12 week scan is it likely to grow down toward my cervix or am i pretty safe? x

 

[Jenner]

I believe that the earlier the diagnoses the better your odds. If they find it early than 95% of the time it moves before delivery. If it is found later then there isn't as much time for the change and you are pretty set. I hope it moves for all of you, I wish the best for everyone on here. I think if one of us has to be the bad statistic its me so maybe you will all be the lucky ones!

I am have been scheduled for my surgery on Jan 26th. I have the placenta percreta that has grown out of my c-section scar and is wrapped around my bladder. Any prayers are welcomed, this has been such a roller coaster but I am still very scared for the end to be so near. I would love to hear how the recovery was if anyone has some input.

 

[sar35]

Hi ladies. My son is 8 months old and i'm 10 weeks pregnant (not exactly planned but we're happy!) Anyway, with my son i was told at 20 weeks the placenta was near the os but that it would most definitely move and would be rescanned at 34 weeks, i had no bleeding and wasn't told to rest or anything but at 34 weeks it hadn't moved. The scanning went on a couple more weeks before they booked in my section and my son was born at 39 weeks huge and healthy and well. The surgeon told me it had been complete praevia (which they didn't know beforehand) and I lost a litre of blood when the placenta detached but have been on iron and my blood count is great, didn't need a transfusion or anything. I think it happened to me because of a D&C for previous miscarriage.

So onto this pregnancy, my 12 week scan is on the 31st january with a consultant so they can thoroughly check for it again. I'm really scared of it happening again with scarring from my D&C and c-section and the fact that my pregnancies are so close together. Anyone able to reassure me/offer any statistics? If the placenta is high up at my 12 week scan is it likely to grow down toward my cervix or am i pretty safe? x

Hi cant offer any stats but i also had a miscarriage but no previous c sections. If your placenta is high i believe it will stay there, good luck and keep us updated

I believe that the earlier the diagnoses the better your odds. If they find it early than 95% of the time it moves before delivery. If it is found later then there isn't as much time for the change and you are pretty set. I hope it moves for all of you, I wish the best for everyone on here. I think if one of us has to be the bad statistic its me so maybe you will all be the lucky ones!

I am have been scheduled for my surgery on Jan 26th. I have the placenta percreta that has grown out of my c-section scar and is wrapped around my bladder. Any prayers are welcomed, this has been such a roller coaster but I am still very scared for the end to be so near. I would love to hear how the recovery was if anyone has some input.

 

[mommyof2peas]

Thank you for this thread! And all you wonderful ladies for your stories

This is number three for me. The other two were vaginal births. My daughter I had no issues at all. With my son I had Polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid) and ended up having my water break at 36 weeks. And although it was early, I didnt have much problems after that. Im 18 +4 weeks right now and found out at scan 1: Im having a girl! and 2: I have complete placenta previa. The nurse acted like they had little faith that it was going to move and I would need a c section. I see the doc in three weeks and will set up another scan after that. I have alot of period type cramping that the nurse said was most likely from the preiva but thankfully no bleeding. Im on pelvic rest right now so no intercourse , or heavy lifting. If I feel pressure of any kind Im to sit down for a while. So cant wait to see my doctor in a few weeks and see what the plan is. Until then Im taking it easy unless bleeding starts

 

[sar35]

Thank you for this thread! And all you wonderful ladies for your stories

This is number three for me. The other two were vaginal births. My daughter I had no issues at all. With my son I had Polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid) and ended up having my water break at 36 weeks. And although it was early, I didnt have much problems after that. Im 18 +4 weeks right now and found out at scan 1: Im having a girl! and 2: I have complete placenta previa. The nurse acted like they had little faith that it was going to move and I would need a c section. I see the doc in three weeks and will set up another scan after that. I have alot of period type cramping that the nurse said was most likely from the preiva but thankfully no bleeding. Im on pelvic rest right now so no intercourse , or heavy lifting. If I feel pressure of any kind Im to sit down for a while. So cant wait to see my doctor in a few weeks and see what the plan is. Until then Im taking it easy unless bleeding starts

good luck with your pregnancy, I hope it does move out of the way for you as 95% of them do

 

[kheiro]

Well it looks like there's no chance of a natural delivery for me now

Scan yesterday at 29 weeks showed that placenta was still just covering the os L to R. It also showed that although the vessels between the two lobes are supported by a a very thin portion of the placenta the implications are the same as vasa previa as if the placenta migrates it is likely to move the vessels over the os. Absolutely gutted. Just want this over with now.

 

[sar35]

Well it looks like there's no chance of a natural delivery for me now

Scan yesterday at 29 weeks showed that placenta was still just covering the os L to R. It also showed that although the vessels between the two lobes are supported by a a very thin portion of the placenta the implications are the same as vasa previa as if the placenta migrates it is likely to move the vessels over the os. Absolutely gutted. Just want this over with now.

stay strong and trust your instincts xx

 

[Aaisrie]

I started bleeding heavily on Wednesday [I was just going home from hospital following a 3rd admission for HG] and was readmitted before I even got home. The consultant kept me in for 2 nights to monitor baby but said although the placenta is completely covering the cervix she wouldn't diagnose placenta previa as it's so early it'll probably move? I'm still bleeding now, pretty scary :s

 

[tessica123]

I started bleeding heavily on Wednesday [I was just going home from hospital following a 3rd admission for HG] and was readmitted before I even got home. The consultant kept me in for 2 nights to monitor baby but said although the placenta is completely covering the cervix she wouldn't diagnose placenta previa as it's so early it'll probably move? I'm still bleeding now, pretty scary :s

Hope bleeding stops soon they have yet to keep neon but ive been there 3 times now as have been bleeding for 3 weeks not sometimes it's really fresh then i get heavy old blood then a get brownish discharge and it just seems to keep going round in that

I thought it had stopped yesterday but after 3 hours of not even discharge it started again, and today I have been getting really painful bh too so am really feeling it

Going to give mw call on Monday make an apt earlier than my next one

 

[Jenner]

So I have a question. Have others of you with previa had a lot of pain in your stomachs. Especially down low? This has been a really uncomfortable pregnancy but I wasn't sure if it's just because I've had so many or if its because of all the complications I've had.

Anyway I go to the hospital tomorrow and am having the c-section and corrective surgeries on Wednesday. Any prayers are welcomed I am quite freaked out right now!

 

[sar35]

So I have a question. Have others of you with previa had a lot of pain in your stomachs. Especially down low? This has been a really uncomfortable pregnancy but I wasn't sure if it's just because I've had so many or if its because of all the complications I've had.

Anyway I go to the hospital tomorrow and am having the c-section and corrective surgeries on Wednesday. Any prayers are welcomed I am quite freaked out right now!

Oh Jenner, I will be thinking of you tomorrow, I really hope it goes well, I had pains low down like something was gonna fall out, felt really heavy down there! Walking was especially painful.. Are u in the UK, we can swap numbers if you want. Prayers and thoughts with you. PMA PMA xxx

 

[Jenner]

I am in the United States but I wish we lived closer, its been really nice having you through all this. I will pm you my personal email address though.

 

[sar35]

I am in the United States but I wish we lived closer, its been really nice having you through all this. I will pm you my personal email address though.

got it is the pain like i described

 

[mommyof2peas]

Im not very far along ut I get AF type cramps to either side. Sometimes they are pretty bad

 

[Jenner]

I think so, they are really low usually on the sides. If I do anything to much it gets worse. Sitting especially has been really uncomfortable.

 

[Jenner]

Here we go! Less than 24 hours now and I will have my baby and then no more pregnancy complications! Still praying they get in there and find it not to be as bad as they thought, but trying to be realistic too! Not the easiest thing I've ever done (I mean the optimism!!!) Any prayers are welcome, I appreciate all you ladies on here that are so willing to share your thoughts, prayers and many experiences.

 

[Macmad]

Hi ladies

Thanks for all the helpful advice on this thread. I was diagnosed with a low lying placenta at 19 weeks after a bleed. Had another scan today at 25 + 5wks and it still hasn't moved. Was told today that I would be having another scan at 32 weeks and if it hasn't moved I would be booked in for a c section.

Hoping its going to move by itself, so fingers crossed!

 

[mommyof2peas]

Bump..this thread really helped me... so I want it easy to find