Low Lying Placenta

[Noah'sMummy]

I had another scan yesterday and it still needs to move another 1cm which will then be 3cm away from the O/S which I understand is okay. Have to go back at 36 weeks for another scan and if it still looks the same have to have a TVS then see a consultant if still low.

Just wondering what the chances are of it moving that 1 more cm between now and due date??

 

[3pinkwantblue]

If its been moving then that's very good. If it hasn't moved by 36 week scan that's when my Dr. Said they will do a c-section. Right now mine is a complete. I have my next scan on the 17th and my Dr said they will do a couple of scans until 35 - 36 weeks and then plan c- section if its still in the way. I have had 3 vaginal births and this is my last baby, I really don't want surgery. I hope that yours continues to move. You still have 2 weeks, did they say if the babies head was down past it.

 

[Noah'sMummy]

I see you are going to call your little boy Noah - good choice of name!!
They didn't mention that no, guess I will just have to wait until the 19th to see if it's moved!! I really hope it does!

 

[3pinkwantblue]

Thanks we love the name Noah. All 4 pregnancies we had Noah as our boy name. We had 3 girls so we never got a chance to use it until now. Do you know what you are having?

 

[Rach27]

Just thought you might like to know that, after having been diagnosed with a low-lying placenta (it reached but didn't cover the OS), my placenta is now located in the fundus!!!

I saw it on the last scan!

Plus baby's head is now engaged

So they can move quite far!!

Good luck everyone xxx

 

[3pinkwantblue]

That's great news. Congrats

 

[xxEMZxx]

I'm confused. At my 20 week scan, I was told I had to go back at 34 weeks to see if it had moved however when I got my hospital appointment through it wont be till I am 36 weeks, is this right or does it not make much difference either way?

 

[3pinkwantblue]

I would say that 34-36 weeks should be ok. It still leaves a 4 week space. As long as you aren't having any problems or bleeding. Good luck. Have a great day.

 

[Noah'sMummy]

Hi 3pinkwantblue,
I had midwife appt yesterday and she doesn't seem to think it will move by next week and that a c-section is on the cards, not really what I want, but I'm not going to start worrying or anything until scan next week tells me more.
We are having another boy and really struggling for names this time round. I bet your so pleased to be having a boy at last.

 

[3pinkwantblue]

Hi 3pinkwantblue,
I had midwife appt yesterday and she doesn't seem to think it will move by next week and that a c-section is on the cards, not really what I want, but I'm not going to start worrying or anything until scan next week tells me more.
We are having another boy and really struggling for names this time round. I bet your so pleased to be having a boy at last.

I am sorry to hear that. I still have about 11 weeks until my doctor will make the c-section decision. I have my next ultrasound wed. So I am hoping it will be moving. My last ultrasound showed it completely covering the cervix. Fingers crossed.
We are very excited about having a boy. No my dh will have someone on his side. Will they do another ultrasound for you.

 

[Noah'sMummy]

How did your scan go on Wednesday?

I've got mine tomorrow and have everything crossed and praying it's moved that 1 more cm.

 

[3pinkwantblue]

My scan shows that its no longer completely covering the cervix. It's now a marginal previa. The lady said that it has to move about 2.5 cm for them to rule out c section. But it is moving. I go back in 4-6 weeks for another scan. I will keep you in my prayers, I hope it moves. You don't have much time left. What week did they find your previa?

 

[Noah'sMummy]

Hi,
Sounds promising for you!
One hour to go till scan and getting quite nervous but will also be relieved either way after as I'll know what will be happening.
Mine was picked up at 23 week scan but unfortunately they didn't say whether it was completely covering or partially covering etc. Also because my placenta is posterior I've been told it doesn't move as much as it would if it were anterior.
Anyway I will be back on to update you this afternoon.

 

[bunnyg82]

Mine moved I now have a posteria placenta - so relieved xx

 

[Noah'sMummy]

Unfortunately mine didn't move, the scan showed the placenta all beneath the baby's head....so it's a c-section at 38 weeks for me....am relieved now I know what's going to happen!!! Just waiting for a phone call from the consultant now for an exact day.
I suppose there are a few positives like not having to wait around to go into labour and having baby a few weeks earlier than expected!!

 

[3pinkwantblue]

I'm sorry, but just think in 11 days you will be holding your little one. And on the plus side no labor pains or hours of pushing. At least now you don't have to wait for more answers or more scans. Good luck.

 

[midori1999]

My consultant noted a low lying anterior placenta at my appointment last week. (was 16+2 then). In my case, it has benefits as my waters around twin 1 broke at 14+5 and that means I am at risk of a prolapsed cord, but the low placenta may prevent that.

Because of the ruptured membranes I am likely to go into labour very prematurely and will be lucky if I make it to 24 weeks, so I am assuming I'll need a c section, but to be honest, if they can et my babies out OK, then I really don't mind.

 

[3pinkwantblue]

Oh my, I hope everything works out for you and your babies.

 

[Louisa K]

I had my follow up scan and it's still posterior low which is a bummer. Its not completely covering my cervix, its 2.5cm away which is pretty good considering it was 2mm away last time.

So am going to be scanned again in 3 weeks time, when im 37 weeks.

That will be the last chance for it to move, fingers crossed!

MW told me today that posterior low is harder to move than when its at the front but it has moved since my last scan so I'm hoping it moves that little bit more!!

 

[3pinkwantblue]

i have my next scan may 12th. my last scan showed it 1.7cm away so almost there. but now i just found out i have gestational diabetes. so i will continue to have scans because of his sizes.