Low lying Placenta Thread

[Aaisrie]

WannaB mine is sitting down the left side, over the bottom and up the right side? They didn't really give me info on it just said that it was causing my bleeding and they'd re-evaluate it at the 20w scan

 

[WannaB]

Sounds similar to mine, mine was sitting from back to front totally covering the OS. My first bleed was at 19 weeks and my doc said ones like that pretty much don't get out of the way in time, rarely, and that I just should prepare for a c-section and he was spot on. Hopfully yours will shift, if not just stay put long enough so bubs isnt too early!

 

[Aaisrie]

It's weird on the doppler because I can hear the placenta on both sides so it makes it harder to find Noodle's HB LOL Whereas with my DD it was obviously just in one place. Mine is slightly more to the left than the right but at the last scan last Sunday it was still totally over it... I mean to my untrained eyes it doesn't look like it's moved at all but then I know it's growing too?

 

[tessica123]

Just quick question I've had bleeding from 19 weeks but other day it was fresh and loads worse so off i went and they kelt me in for 2days horrible as i could not take me lo with me and he is still my baby hated being away from him

Had another scan and placenta has moved further over my cervix didn't tell me measurements and I didn't think to ask at the time

They tell me no bleeding seen on us and cervix closed

But none of them really answered me when i said where is the blood coming from???????

 

[Aaisrie]

Could it be left over bits as the placenta moved? I actually have no idea I'm just throwing thoughts out there!

 

[tessica123]

Could it be left over bits as the placenta moved? I actually have no idea I'm just throwing thoughts out there!

Thank you I just wondered as consultant said was due to low lying placenta but placenta wasn't bleeding and thought it has to come from somewhere

 

[sar35]

funny that! I dont know either lol and someone mentioned the doppler, i used to hear the placenta on both sides too, never really thought of it before

 

[WannaB]

Could it be left over bits as the placenta moved? I actually have no idea I'm just throwing thoughts out there!

Thank you I just wondered as consultant said was due to low lying placenta but placenta wasn't bleeding and thought it has to come from somewhere

Mine was the same, its not actually the placenta bleeding or blood from inside the uterus, its from where the placenta lifts away from being over or hanging near the OS, like ripping a scab off and it bleeds if that makes any sense! When its brown blood its from a bleed days/weeks ago, the red blood is recent. So Aaisrie is pretty spot on, its from where its lifted or torn away from where its adhered to.

 

[reedsgirl1138]

Hey ladies what kind of questions should I be asking at my next scan on Monday?? I am still really shocked my dr has been so nonchalant about all this. Thank you

 

[WannaB]

Just ask how far/over the OS the placenta is and what grade they are classing it as, its more just for your own info so you can do a bit of a google on it, better the devil you know iykwim! There isnt much else you can really do but be prepared and make sure your doc is prepared as well, ask his plan of attack! He's probably not too worried at the moment because its just low lying and not actually over?!

 

[Helly]

Just prepare yourself for if he says an extended hospital stay is on the cards. I prepared for it so it didn't hit me as hard.

Wannab is right over them being so nonchalant about it. As most cases right themselves they dont concern themselves until delivery approaches. Hence the appointment around 34 weeks. I heard nothing from my 20 week scan until that follow up 34 week appointment. I didn't leave the hospital after the appointment. It was jus straight up to the ward. I'm glad I researched it or I would never have known to expect what was coming.

Eve I can't believe you've bled so much, no lifting, no hoovering and nothing internal missy! Just take it easy and remember you've got this far you are going to breeze the rest, whether it be a caesarean or a vaginal birth doesn't matter. You and noodle being healthy and safe is all that matters x

 

[reedsgirl1138]

Well dr appt today was long...got my scan first and he is still breech and my placenta has moved down more to where its covering my cervix. My NST went well and he was plenty active and happy. Dr doesn't seemed to be to worried about him being breech or my placenta at this time he says there are times for things to adjust but I am a bit anxious. Up til today I thought it was a low lying placenta but she showed us in the scan and my placenta is over it and even she said it is moving the wrong way it wasn't completely over it 2 weeks ago.

 

[Pretty Please]

Can you believe it this is what I have got! I went into a&e 10 days ago with huge amount of blood loss - gushing out and been in hospital since. Had scan, 4 steroids, Anti bios got transferred hospital as no cots for premature baby. The dr could not work out why I was bleeding bright red blood still all the time. Had a scan this afternoon and told I'm not leaving hospital for a while! The consultant said that the 1st scan was wrong but how can you make a mess up on a scan? Maybe junior scanner I will be asking more questions Tom I was annoyed that it has taken 10 days to work it out. However at least I know why and I'm here in hospital until this blood stops ! I am so shocked that my 20 week scan didn't pick it up and had around another 4 scans and the Top scanner only managed to pick it up today surely it shouldn't be that difficult

 

[sar35]

Can you believe it this is what I have got! I went into a&e 10 days ago with huge amount of blood loss - gushing out and been in hospital since. Had scan, 4 steroids, Anti bios got transferred hospital as no cots for premature baby. The dr could not work out why I was bleeding bright red blood still all the time. Had a scan this afternoon and told I'm not leaving hospital for a while! The consultant said that the 1st scan was wrong but how can you make a mess up on a scan? Maybe junior scanner I will be asking more questions Tom I was annoyed that it has taken 10 days to work it out. However at least I know why and I'm here in hospital until this blood stops ! I am so shocked that my 20 week scan didn't pick it up and had around another 4 scans and the Top scanner only managed to pick it up today surely it shouldn't be that difficult

oh no! well at least you are in the right place,good luck, keep us posted we are here for you x

 

[reedsgirl1138]

Have any of you ladies had the experience of it moving in time?? I mean I am 33 weeks and think that my uterous has grown all it will its right at my rib cage with Gunner's head at my breast bone. And from what I read it moves as the uterous grows..is that correct??

 

[sar35]

Have any of you ladies had the experience of it moving in time?? I mean I am 33 weeks and think that my uterous has grown all it will its right at my rib cage with Gunner's head at my breast bone. And from what I read it moves as the uterous grows..is that correct??

yes thats right, although they say it doesnt actually move but you uterus does and it moves up with that, there is a chance it does move this late in the game, and lots of ppl on here have moved, fingers crossed for you, when do you have another scan ?

 

[reedsgirl1138]

I have a scan every Monday and a NST 2x a week to keep a eye on my lo.

 

[sar35]

I have a scan every Monday and a NST 2x a week to keep a eye on my lo.

whats a NST?

 

[reedsgirl1138]

A neonatal stress test. They hook me up to the monitors and monitor his hr and for contraction.

 

[Helly]

Ah reedsgirl, sorry things havent improved. Same as before, any sign of blood or contractions get to hospital. It is possible for it to move still but if its covering further than it was 2 weeks ago I would prepare for a c section and anything else is a bonus.

Pretty please - sorry youre having such an awful time and at 29 weeks as well! Glad you are in hospital though, best place even if it is frustrating and boring x