Low Lying Placenta

[kimmyjane84]

It's very reassuring to read that most of your LLP's are moving up before the need for a c-section

Had more spotting last night/today, but midwife (not my usual one) was quite uninterested when I called this morning. Just told me to keep an eye on things and if it gets worse to call again and they'll tell me if I need to go to my local hospital or the neighbouring one (which is where I had my son)... Fingers crossed it's all OK now though.

 

[Klandagi]

Right now I'm bleeding BRIGHT red with clots (some as big as full sized in-shell walnuts) and have had 2 gorgeous ultrasound and 2 healthy pelvic exams showing a very tight and long cervix. Right now we have THREE options: 1.) Low lying placenta which we'll not see until much later on in the pregnancy, 2.) Menstrual Molimena which is all the symptoms of a miscarriage minus the actual miscarriage, 2.) I'm one of the strange cookies that has periods during pregnancy. Tomorrow's another ultrasound so here we go!

 

[kimmyjane84]

I see you're only 9 weeks. Fingers crossed they should be able to notice the position of the placenta in the next few weeks - My LLP was diagnosed at my 12 week scan.

Hope all goes well for you and that baby continues to do well.

Big hugs xx

 

[kimmyjane84]

Right now I'm bleeding BRIGHT red with clots (some as big as full sized in-shell walnuts) and have had 2 gorgeous ultrasound and 2 healthy pelvic exams showing a very tight and long cervix. Right now we have THREE options: 1.) Low lying placenta which we'll not see until much later on in the pregnancy, 2.) Menstrual Molimena which is all the symptoms of a miscarriage minus the actual miscarriage, 2.) I'm one of the strange cookies that has periods during pregnancy. Tomorrow's another ultrasound so here we go!

So sorry to read of your loss on the other threads. Sending lots of love and hugs xx

 

[kimmyjane84]

Just to let you all know that we were told yesterday at our anomaly scan that the placenta has now moved and is no longer classed as low-lying

 

[maytobe]

Just to let you all know that we were told yesterday at our anomaly scan that the placenta has now moved and is no longer classed as low-lying

That's great! I have a low-lying posterior placenta too, according to my 18 week scan. The doctor hasn't scheduled the next ultrasound next, now that the anomalies scan is over. How many weeks along were you when they diagnosed you with a low lying placenta? Also, after an anomalies scan, what is the next scan that they do?

 

[kimmyjane84]

It was at my 12 week scan that I was told I had a LLP, then at 20 weeks we got the all-clear... If it had still been low-lying then we'd of had another scan at 34 weeks and then pretty much weekly after that. Hope yours moves up out of the way for you

 

[Noah'sMummy]

I went for my anomaly scan on Wednesday and was told I have a low lying placenta, so have to go back at 34 weeks for another scan. Hopefully it's moved up by then!!

 

[MollyApple]

That's great! I have a low-lying posterior placenta too, according to my 18 week scan. The doctor hasn't scheduled the next ultrasound next, now that the anomalies scan is over. How many weeks along were you when they diagnosed you with a low lying placenta? Also, after an anomalies scan, what is the next scan that they do?

Are you in England? Normally there is no other scan after your anomaly unless there are any other concerns but for a LLP you should have another scan around 34-36 weeks to see if it has moved. Depending on how early you have that and if its stil low-lying you may have another scan. I didn't have a scan until 32 weeks then I had scans at 36 and 38 weeks (the last one only because I transferred to a new hospital). In a way it was a trreat because I got to see my LO on the screen several times and she was easily identifiable! Made up for missing out on my 12 and 20 week ones. Hope your placenta moves up too.

Just to let you all know that we were told yesterday at our anomaly scan that the placenta has now moved and is no longer classed as low-lying

Great news! FX everything goes smoothly for you now.

 

[teal]

Just wanted to let you know that after being told I had a low lying placenta at my anomaly scan - I had my scan on Tuesday (at 33weeks+6) and my placenta is now high enough to avoid a c/section.

 

[mamato2more]

Ok...I just have to say thanks for this thread..My sis called me last night and told me to get the prayers going, as she has previa too! She's 15 weeks along, and we are praying it moves up..I did not ask if it was partial or complete though..Now I am really wondering!

 

[MollyApple]

Mama & Noah's Mummy - the statistics are on your side, I had the date of my section booked and with less than a week to go they discovered I didn't have LLP. Keep faith, hope all goes well for you and also your sister, Mama.

Teal - awesome news honey, you seem as pleased as I was at not having to have the c/s :-D

 

[grampj]

hi...I'm not going to be a mommy, but a grandfather to be..if I don't belong let me know...
My 32yo daughter in first pregnancy had scan today @5 1/2 wk, saw a good strong heartbeat, sonographer and doctor said everything looked good, but implantation might be a "little low", all of her labs have been good, no spotting or cramping. She is a "worry wort", and I can't hug her as she is in tn. and i live in ca. She gets a scan next wed. I would like to reassure her..i'm a retired neonatal nurse my ob is rusty, sounds like this is the same thing all of you are talking about, I told what I know of this that it's really early for too much concern, and usually it's not that much of a problem, providing it's not previa which it doesn't seem to be, she is most concerned about miscarriage says she's not worried bout a c-section, or potential bedrest..told her it's way too early to think about that.....she wants her baby..me too...any info from anyone could help

 

[MollyApple]

Hi Grampj! You are as welcome as anyone and congratulations on your grandchild!

From what I understand of the issue, low implantation is not immediately the same as PP, but it may possibly lead to PP and just as possibly it may not. But, like PP, the low implantation may resolve itself as the uterus grows upwards - at 5.5 weeks, the uterus will be tiny - about the size of a plum! - so it's got a lot of growing to do!

I also understand that there has been some suggestion the low position might be a miscarriage on its way out but there appears to be no evidence linking low implantation with higher rates of miscarriage and the fact that there was a good heartbeat is a positive sign.

Try to encourage your daughter to focus on positive things - just think at this point her baby is growing fingers and toes, how amazing is that?! Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy.

 

[Rach27]

Just thought I'd let you know that mine is now well clear of the OS! I didn't think it would 'move up' so quickly but delighted it has

Good luck with yours.

 

[bunnyg82]

Hey lovelies - I was told at my 12 week (well 11 week 1 day) scan that I have a low lying placenta - so really hoping it moves up.

Have you all been avoiding I have been as have assumed that's the best thing to do, but it gets a bit frustrating sometimes!!

It's good to hear so many stories of placenta's moving up in time for the birth as I am so keen on having a natural birth x

 

[kimmyjane84]

Hey lovelies - I was told at my 12 week (well 11 week 1 day) scan that I have a low lying placenta - so really hoping it moves up.

Have you all been avoiding I have been as have assumed that's the best thing to do, but it gets a bit frustrating sometimes!!

It's good to hear so many stories of placenta's moving up in time for the birth as I am so keen on having a natural birth x

We were told to "take it easy" but not to stop altogether, but I do know of others who have been told not to have sex at all. It depends what you've been told really. If you've not really been told either way, maybe talking to your midwife would help?

We did take it easy, but didn't stop alltogether and everything was fine

 

[bunnyg82]

Thanks Well we have stopped completely but the sonographer didn't say anything at all and I don't see my midwife for 3 weeks! I did think about ringing her but I just thought it was a bit embarrassing to just ring and ask if I could have sex!! So I think I will just try and drop it into the conversation in the next appointment!!
We've been looking after each other in other ways but sometimes you just need more iykwim!? ha x

 

[kimmyjane84]

Maybe just word it to seem like you've had conflicting info with people saying not to have sex and some people saying there's no reason to avoid it and that now you're a little confused and would like a professional opinion on if you should or shouldn't be having sex, but explain that as you were a bit worried you haven't been having sex. I'm sure she'll just let you know what's safest and then you can go from there. A little embarrassing, but worth knowing for sure what you should/shouldn't be doing

 

[Quartz]

we were never told not too with a low lying placenta and it was only after she was born (it never moved) that I saw other people were and we never had any problems. I never had any symptoms of it such as bleeding so that might have been why