Low lying Placenta Thread

[mommy2lexi]

when i went to the docs she wrote it on a paper, that i have a low lying placenta, but she never mentioned it to me.
what does it mean exactly? should i worry?

If she didn't mention it to you I am sure it's very minor. A lot of women have low lying placenta early on in pregnancy. All it means is that your placenta is low (towards the cervix, sometimes over it) instead of high where it should be. What it effects is delivery, as in if it stays low you can't have a vaginal delivery because the baby would push through the placenta, thus jeopordizing both of your lives. They will monitor you (more scans) and if it hasn't moved much later in your pregnancy they will schedule you for a c-section. Over 90% move on their own allowing for vaginal delivery.

Also, when I first got diagnosed with my dr. put me on pelvic rest. Essentiallly that means no sex or anything inserted, and no strenuous activity. I have had spotting since 11 weeks and 2 minor (with clots) bleeds from mine. Even though your dr. didn't tell you to be on pelvic rest you may want to avoid sex to be on the safe side, or give her a call and ask what she wanted you to do in your case.

 

[mommy2lexi]

when i went to the docs she wrote it on a paper, that i have a low lying placenta, but she never mentioned it to me.
what does it mean exactly? should i worry?

Sorry, I didn't notice you are already 26 weeks....was this not noticed earlier? Or did you have a recent scan that she noted this on?

 

[sar35]

when i went to the docs she wrote it on a paper, that i have a low lying placenta, but she never mentioned it to me.
what does it mean exactly? should i worry?

hi, as far as I know, if its just low lying then it should move up they come in different grades I think grade 1 is just low lying grade 2 is marginal cant remember what 3 is and 4 is where it completly covers the os(cervix) and not likely to move which is what ive got.
If she never mentioned it im guessing its just low and expected to move, have they booked you in for another scan at 34weeks?

 

[dizzyisacow]

hi, thanks for such a good and fast replies. i found this out on my scan at 24 weeks. she wrote posterior slightly low placenta.
i have been having some weird discharge is it because of this?
also sex hurts me, could this also be why?
im going back to docs friday so will ask all these but just worried now because i DONT want another section.

 

[sar35]

hi, thanks for such a good and fast replies. i found this out on my scan at 24 weeks. she wrote posterior slightly low placenta.
i have been having some weird discharge is it because of this?
also sex hurts me, could this also be why?
im going back to docs friday so will ask all these but just worried now because i DONT want another section.

it does sound like its likely to move, if you ask them to explain they will prob draw something like a balloon that if you blow up the balloon the placenta will move up with the balloon, as the placenta doesnt actually move, its where your uterus gets bigger and blows up (im not very good at explaining am I) Im sure someone will come up with a better description.
As mummytolexi says they would of told you to be on pelvic rest if they were concerned. Good luck and update us when you get back from drs on friday.

 

[Jenner]

To Sar35

As for how they found out I go to an expert that only takes the most high risk patients. I guess he has seen several of these over the years although from what I've read it only occurs about 1 in 90,000. The placenta grows little vein kinda things and they can see the blood flow out side of my c-section scar. I have had many ultrasounds and they are very thorough. I am only 23 weeks so lots of time to stress about all of this!!!

 

[sar35]

To Sar35

As for how they found out I go to an expert that only takes the most high risk patients. I guess he has seen several of these over the years although from what I've read it only occurs about 1 in 90,000. The placenta grows little vein kinda things and they can see the blood flow out side of my c-section scar. I have had many ultrasounds and they are very thorough. I am only 23 weeks so lots of time to stress about all of this!!!

i googled it, its sounds awful, keep in touch on this thread, it'll be nice to hear updates x

 

[Jenner]

To Sar35

As for how they found out I go to an expert that only takes the most high risk patients. I guess he has seen several of these over the years although from what I've read it only occurs about 1 in 90,000. The placenta grows little vein kinda things and they can see the blood flow out side of my c-section scar. I have had many ultrasounds and they are very thorough. I am only 23 weeks so lots of time to stress about all of this!!!

i googled it, its sounds awful, keep in touch on this thread, it'll be nice to hear updates x

It does sound awful, I totally agree!!!!! My fears now are if I will even be awake for the birth, how long I will be out afterwards, and how bad the recovery will be. I am one that really enjoys natural childbirth and everything that goes with it. I love taking in every moment and I am scared that I am going to be so miserable and miss out on the best experiences of my last baby. Also it isn't a normal c-section. It is a T shaped one that goes up to your belly button and then across at the bottom like a c-section. This is a whole lot of surgery to recover from while trying to breast feed a newborn!!! I have a great husband and wonderful friends and family, but I have such a hard time accepting help!!!

 

[sar35]

To Sar35

As for how they found out I go to an expert that only takes the most high risk patients. I guess he has seen several of these over the years although from what I've read it only occurs about 1 in 90,000. The placenta grows little vein kinda things and they can see the blood flow out side of my c-section scar. I have had many ultrasounds and they are very thorough. I am only 23 weeks so lots of time to stress about all of this!!!

i googled it, its sounds awful, keep in touch on this thread, it'll be nice to hear updates x

It does sound awful, I totally agree!!!!! My fears now are if I will even be awake for the birth, how long I will be out afterwards, and how bad the recovery will be. I am one that really enjoys natural childbirth and everything that goes with it. I love taking in every moment and I am scared that I am going to be so miserable and miss out on the best experiences of my last baby. Also it isn't a normal c-section. It is a T shaped one that goes up to your belly button and then across at the bottom like a c-section. This is a whole lot of surgery to recover from while trying to breast feed a newborn!!! I have a great husband and wonderful friends and family, but I have such a hard time accepting help!!!

we are similar in the fact that its my last baby too, after 2 normal deliveries and no probs, also have to accept help from my mil who has been staying with me for 2weeks since my last admission due to bleeding and contractions. Im worried that my section will turn into an emergency and i wont get to be awake either. I thought my condition was rare but ive found some ppl on here with the same and heard their stories, but I dont know if you know of anyone with the same as what you've got. Is there a support group or something for it

 

[- Butterfly -]

I am so depressed! I am new on here but have some questions. I found out that I have placenta accreta and now the placenta is attacking my bladder. So not only do I have to have a c-section and a hysterectomy but also a urology team to fix my bladder. Has anyone else experienced this and how do you come to terms with a hysterectomy not being your decision? Thanks for any advice, stories and help!!!

Oh Jenner - my heart goes out to you. I have no experience of it and can therefore give you no advice but I am sending you hugs.

when i went to the docs she wrote it on a paper, that i have a low lying placenta, but she never mentioned it to me.
what does it mean exactly? should i worry?

I don't think you need to worry. I was put on pelvic rest after my 20 week scan. Luckily I have had no bleeding at all. I have my scan on Friday to see what's happened. When you see your doctor you should ask when your follow up scan will be.

 

[Jenner]

To Sar35

As for how they found out I go to an expert that only takes the most high risk patients. I guess he has seen several of these over the years although from what I've read it only occurs about 1 in 90,000. The placenta grows little vein kinda things and they can see the blood flow out side of my c-section scar. I have had many ultrasounds and they are very thorough. I am only 23 weeks so lots of time to stress about all of this!!!

i googled it, its sounds awful, keep in touch on this thread, it'll be nice to hear updates x

It does sound awful, I totally agree!!!!! My fears now are if I will even be awake for the birth, how long I will be out afterwards, and how bad the recovery will be. I am one that really enjoys natural childbirth and everything that goes with it. I love taking in every moment and I am scared that I am going to be so miserable and miss out on the best experiences of my last baby. Also it isn't a normal c-section. It is a T shaped one that goes up to your belly button and then across at the bottom like a c-section. This is a whole lot of surgery to recover from while trying to breast feed a newborn!!! I have a great husband and wonderful friends and family, but I have such a hard time accepting help!!!

we are similar in the fact that its my last baby too, after 2 normal deliveries and no probs, also have to accept help from my mil who has been staying with me for 2weeks since my last admission due to bleeding and contractions. Im worried that my section will turn into an emergency and i wont get to be awake either. I thought my condition was rare but ive found some ppl on here with the same and heard their stories, but I dont know if you know of anyone with the same as what you've got. Is there a support group or something for it

I haven't heard of anyone with exactly what I've got but a friend suggested to call my Dr. and see if they know of anyone that would be able to talk to me about it. So are most people told to have "pelvic rest" as people have called it on here? I was told that I didn't need to worry about that. As for bleeding does yours come and go? They said that the placenta is so vascular that once it starts bleeding it wont stop. Everyone that has posted there story on line says that it was on and off. Thanks for all your support!!!

 

[sar35]

ive had bleeding on and off since 16weeks and have to be hospitalised for 24 hours after each bleed, they will more than likely keep me in from 36 weeks and section me at 38weeks as i believe this is the most risky period for hemmoraging. I expect they will decide after my 34 week scan if i dont have another bleed in the mean time. All my bleeds have been very slight but they say they are warning bleeds and cant take a risk. Im on pelvic rest and no heavy lifting or hoovering etc

 

[Jenner]

ive had bleeding on and off since 16weeks and have to be hospitalised for 24 hours after each bleed, they will more than likely keep me in from 36 weeks and section me at 38weeks as i believe this is the most risky period for hemmoraging. I expect they will decide after my 34 week scan if i dont have another bleed in the mean time. All my bleeds have been very slight but they say they are warning bleeds and cant take a risk. Im on pelvic rest and no heavy lifting or hoovering etc

So can I ask how long your bleeds last? I am just curious!

 

[sar35]

ive had bleeding on and off since 16weeks and have to be hospitalised for 24 hours after each bleed, they will more than likely keep me in from 36 weeks and section me at 38weeks as i believe this is the most risky period for hemmoraging. I expect they will decide after my 34 week scan if i dont have another bleed in the mean time. All my bleeds have been very slight but they say they are warning bleeds and cant take a risk. Im on pelvic rest and no heavy lifting or hoovering etc

So can I ask how long your bleeds last? I am just curious!

the ones ive had are very small. lasting one or two episodes, some are only spotting but they dont take any risks, a bleed is a bleed

 

[- Butterfly -]

Hi Ladies

I can finally update you on my scan from yesterday. Bearing in mind my placenta is posterior and at 20 weeks was completely covering OS - they were all surprised to see that it has moved completely out of the way!!

Never give up hope!! x

 

[sar35]

Hi Ladies

I can finally update you on my scan from yesterday. Bearing in mind my placenta is posterior and at 20 weeks was completely covering OS - they were all surprised to see that it has moved completely out of the way!!

Never give up hope!! x

Im so pleased for you, mine is exactly the same as yours, was still covering at 30weeks but hoping its moved on the 23rd...

 

[sar35]

my placenta is still covering the os, so that means ill be sectioned at 38weeks (or before)

 

[Jenner]

Thats too bad! Hope it goes well!!!

 

[Jenner]

So are they putting you in the hospital ahead of time? My dr just told me last week that I will be in the hospital for weeks before I have my section just so it doesn't become a major emergency. This completely sucks!!! Hopefully you won't have any further complications!

 

[sar35]

So are they putting you in the hospital ahead of time? My dr just told me last week that I will be in the hospital for weeks before I have my section just so it doesn't become a major emergency. This completely sucks!!! Hopefully you won't have any further complications!

they said they would keep me in at 36weeks but yesterday they said they would only do that if i bleed again, given that i now have high bp and protein they may well change their minds again! They said ANY type of bleed is a warning bleed so you HAVE to ring them no matter how small the bleed is