Low Lying Placenta

[nikki-lou25]

Aw that is fab hun....VBAC will be great! GOOD LUCK with whatever you choose!!!

 

[angeljewel]

Aw that is fab hun....VBAC will be great! GOOD LUCK with whatever you choose!!!

Thanks hun!! Weird thing is I'm more scared of the natural birth than another section, stupid I know!!

 

[sahara]

I feel the same - been prepared for a section, now a vbac is on the cards I am terrified as I had discounted a vbac. What to do eh?

 

[MollyApple]

when I was diagnosed with LLP, several women I talked to had had/knew someone who'd had PP and successful VBACs afterwards, so its obviously not always the case. However, I would imagine if the cause of first PP was something physical e.g. scarring, then you are going to be at equal or higher chances of getting again. But since those chances are fairly small in the first place, you may well escape it a se cond time.

 

[bky]

Just found out at 20 week scan I have anterior low placenta. Looks like odds are good for it moving up and I've had 0 bleeds. The sonographer said it's right on the cusp ranging from 14mm to 17mm above cervix. Will see what the midwife says about when I get to go back for a scan and any precautions I have to take.

 

[tonyamanda]

Just found out at 20 week scan I have anterior low placenta. Looks like odds are good for it moving up and I've had 0 bleeds. The sonographer said it's right on the cusp ranging from 14mm to 17mm above cervix. Will see what the midwife says about when I get to go back for a scan and any precautions I have to take.

I found out on saturday that i also have a low lying placenta. im a little concerned. im seeing an OB today and ill discuss it with him. hopefully it moves up for us both hun

 

[bky]

Midwife is having me scanned again at 32 weeks, but said that most of them go up (well, move away from the cervix) as the uterus grows. She said if I have any bleeds I need to let them know ASAP, but otherwise we will just see how it goes for now.
Good luck to you too tonyamanda

 

[The Stick]

Hi guys

Have been reading all your posts which have been helpful

My situation is that i am terrified!!!!!

This pregnancy has already been an anxious one as I had a m/c 4 weeks before I conceived this pregnancy, so have worried so much about losing this one. I was hoping at my 20 week scan I would be given a good result of a healthy baby and a date for a c-section (I have had 3 sections prior to this and did check with my GP that I could safely have another one prior to this conception,she didn't see a problem as one of my sections was 18 years ago and recovery from other 2 has been speedy and good) so I could try and stop worrying and enjoy the last half of my pregnancy

However I have been diagnosed with plecenta previa, with the placenta covering all of my cervix, they are also concerned that the placenta is maybe growing into my previous section scar lines and would then become placenta acreta. They are not expecting it to move and keep telling me that i may experiance bleeding anytime from 28 weeks onwards and I have another scan at 32 weeks.
Or nothing will happen I will be fine, no bleeding and will go on to have a pre-planned section at 39 weeks
I am now just so frightened about what may or may not happen that my anxiety levels are sky high!!!

Sorry for long post I just needed to get it off my chest. Does anyone have any thoughts, ideas or similar experiences? I would love to hear them. xx

 

[Helly]

Hi, if they are planning a section at 39 weeks I would say they are pretty confident of you being fine, all you can do is rest as much as possible, dont strain yourself and any sign of a bleed get in touch with the hospital, fingers crossed you will be fine. I never bled once with my praevia right up to 38 weeks. Good luck! x

 

[MollyApple]

Hey Stick, big hugs to you, what a difficult time you are having, I so wish you could be enjoying your pregnancy more. I second Helly, just take absolutely wonderful care of yourself and precious one, rest as much as possible, let OH and the kids spoil you and you should get to that magical date without much more stress.

I really hope it all goes well for you and you will enjoy wonderful new family member after this. What we go through for our the privilege of having our wonderful children?! xx

 

[3pinkwantblue]

Hi ladies, I was told at my 18 week scan that I have a complete placenta previa. They put me on complete pelvic rest and I have my 5th ultrasound march 17th. The placenta attached to the cervix. This is my 4th pregnancy and my other 3 had no problems. Dr. Told me that if it does not change by. The next scan they will put me on bed rest. I have had spotting off and on during this pregnancy. I ask my nurse if it will move. She said all we can do is hope. That boosted my confidence.

 

[The Stick]

Hi, if they are planning a section at 39 weeks I would say they are pretty confident of you being fine, all you can do is rest as much as possible, dont strain yourself and any sign of a bleed get in touch with the hospital, fingers crossed you will be fine. I never bled once with my praevia right up to 38 weeks. Good luck! x

Hi again. I can't beleive all the different advice i am getting - I guess that its because this condition is a bit of an unknown waiting game. My doc said today that they may now section me at 36 weeks ( I have pp major). Oh well roll on 32 week scan, see what that brings. I just seem to be spending this pregnancy counting down the days and weeks, rather than enjoying it - it's such a shame xx

 

[The Stick]

Hi ladies, I was told at my 18 week scan that I have a complete placenta previa. They put me on complete pelvic rest and I have my 5th ultrasound march 17th. The placenta attached to the cervix. This is my 4th pregnancy and my other 3 had no problems. Dr. Told me that if it does not change by. The next scan they will put me on bed rest. I have had spotting off and on during this pregnancy. I ask my nurse if it will move. She said all we can do is hope. That boosted my confidence.

Hiya I know how you are feeling and wish you all the best with the rest of the pregnancy. I have been lucky and haven't had any spotting as of yet but as my doc said to me, at least they are all aware of it and we will receive excellent care for the rest of our pregnancy. xx

 

[NZBeth]

Hi, I know how you feel about the uncertainty and counting down the days. This pregnancy for me has been a struggle from the start. I've got two children from problem free pregnancies, followed by 2 MMC, and now what we are pretty certain will have to be our last baby.

First at 11 weeks I was diagnosed with a large subchorionic haematoma after a big bleed. At 13 weeks I was then told I also had a complete placenta previa, but it would likely move by 20 weeks. Unfortunately it hadn't moved and the sonographer seemed pretty certain it wouldn't move. A few days later I had another large bleed and spent the day in hospital. Another scan showed all was well and no sign of where the bleed came from, but also another sonographer who seemed convinced my placenta is not going to move. I have now been threatened with hospitalisation for the remainder of my pregnancy if I have another bleed.

I see another consultant and have another scan at 28 weeks, at which point I guess they may start talking C-section dates. Until I reach 24 weeks though they all seem to have a bit of a whatever happens happens attitude which I have struggled with and have spent the last few weeks counting down the days to 24 weeks. I have also had to arrange extra childcare for my 2yr old and 3yr old as I am supposed to be on minimal activities and no lifting, and also have had to make sure that childcare arrangements are in place if I end up hospitalised at short notice! At leat my midwife has given me a medical certificate which allows me access to a childcare subsidy here which covers most of the current extra childcare costs and will cover most of the costs if they have to go into fulltime childcare to allow my husband to still work. Not sure how we'd cope without that, and luckily both kids seem to absolutely love the place they are now at most days.

I think if I even considered another baby after this my hubby would be having strong words with me and seemed rather too keen for me to get my tubes tied while they are in there .

 

[3pinkwantblue]

I know how you feel about the bed rest. I have 3 children my oldest is in kindergarten and I'm the one. That takes her and picks her up. My other 2 daughters are 2 & 3. I go back in 3 weeks for my next scan. And a few days after my daughter starts spring break so if they do put me on bedrest I will at least have. Her home. My husband can't take off since this is our only income. But my parents said they would help. I hope every thing turns out ok at your next. Scan.

 

[venusrockstar]

I was told at my 19+2 scan that my placenta was low. They booked me in for another ultrasound at 26 weeks to see if it's moved up. I don't think mine was completely covering my cervix...I guess only time will tell what happens.

 

[bubbakj]

I was told I have a low lying placenta at 20 weeks - was 1.5cm from the OS, was told that I would be rescanned at 32 weeks. Still low at 32 weeks, had to have TVS and they measured it to be still the same distance.

Have a specialist appointment next week but wondering if anyone's moved this late and how low is too risky for a vaginal birth?

 

[3pinkwantblue]

I have family members that it. Took until 36 weeks to move. I hope everyones moves in time. Does anyone else get braxton hicks all the time. I get them everyday. The nurse said that with the placenta pushing on the cervix that this can happen.

 

[nikki-lou25]

Mine was 1cm from os @ 20weeks, 2cm from the os at a private scan at 28weeks and they want it to be 3cm at least! I went for a scan at hospital at 36 weeks and it was high enough to have a natural homebirth (they didnt tell me measurement that time)

GOOD LUCK!

 

[MollyApple]

I was told I have a low lying placenta at 20 weeks - was 1.5cm from the OS, was told that I would be rescanned at 32 weeks. Still low at 32 weeks, had to have TVS and they measured it to be still the same distance.

Have a specialist appointment next week but wondering if anyone's moved this late and how low is too risky for a vaginal birth?

I was told it had to be 3cm or more clear of the OS or it was a c/section and I had no choice in that because they wouldn't take the risk. Every pregnancy will grow slightly differently but the stats are on your side. I actually had a huge growth spurt in bump size starting around 36 weeks that everyone commented on and that could well have helped a condition like PP.