Low placenta at 20 weeks

[EstelSeren]

Hi!
I had my 20 week scan a fortnight ago now. Everything was absolutely fine with baby but I was told that my placenta was on the low side. It wasn't over the cervix but was reaching the cervical os. Apart from a few concerned looks the sonographer didn't seem too worried about it and neither did the midwife I saw after the scan. I wasn't told that there was anything I shouldn't do now or anything like that either. I was just scheduled a scan at 32 weeks along with a consultant appointment. I know that usually the placenta moves up and there isn't a problem but I also know that this is slightly less likely if the placenta is posterior (which mine is!)! The only person I know irl who's experienced something similar had a more significant previa that didn't move so she had a c-section at 37 or 38 weeks but was hospitalised for a while before that. Basically what I'd like is a bit of reassurance, preferably from people whose placenta moved, that everything's fine! I don't see my midwife now until 28 weeks at the end of June!

Beca :wave:

 

[NandO1]

You could have been writing my story from my last pregnancy. It took til 36 weeks for it to move out of the way but it did. I delivered him 4 weeks later naturally. Hope this helps xx

 

[ldavieswales]

Hi , at 20 weeks I was told have Posterior PP covering the OS. Im 32 weeks now and have to go for a Scan today to see if the Placenta has moved. At 24 weeks I had a bleed and was in hospital overnight but nothing since then, that was very worrying. I have been told most pp move out of the way so its likely to move, I will see today. Although I didn't really want a c-section if it hasn't moved then this will be the outcome, and now I have been told I'm having a big baby i'm getting more used to the idea of a c-section for sure I was told no intercourse with PP by the Midwife, check if that applies to you as she was quite adamant I refrain. Im sure you will be fine as they say most PP move, I will check in later tell you if mine has moved or not

 

[ldavieswales]

Had scan this morning Plancenta has moved but not enough so, another scan booked for 4 weeks time when i will be 36 weeks .... It is frustrating not knowing what's going to happen (natural birth or c-section) but I guess we just have to be patient

 

[sparklerbear]

QUOTE=EstelSeren;27302143]Hi!
I had my 20 week scan a fortnight ago now. Everything was absolutely fine with baby but I was told that my placenta was on the low side. It wasn't over the cervix but was reaching the cervical os. Apart from a few concerned looks the sonographer didn't seem too worried about it and neither did the midwife I saw after the scan. I wasn't told that there was anything I shouldn't do now or anything like that either. I was just scheduled a scan at 32 weeks along with a consultant appointment. I know that usually the placenta moves up and there isn't a problem but I also know that this is slightly less likely if the placenta is posterior (which mine is!)! The only person I know irl who's experienced something similar had a more significant previa that didn't move so she had a c-section at 37 or 38 weeks but was hospitalised for a while before that. Basically what I'd like is a bit of reassurance, preferably from people whose placenta moved, that everything's fine! I don't see my midwife now until 28 weeks at the end of June!

Beca :wave:[/QUOTE]

Hi! I also had low placenta, but at 22 weeks, and baby was posterior too. I was also not told that I wasn't allowed to do anything, and I was very racy while pregnant. little man was stubborn, but moved eventually (can't quite remember when) and I gave birth at 38 weeks, induced (due to pre-e) But natural birth don't worry yourself until you have to! It's not worth it, trust me! Good luck, hun xx

 

[MrsRB]

I am just found out my placenta is low as well. I've been put on pelvic rest so I can't lift anything which is difficult with a 10 month old. I'm kinda worried but I go see my doctor next week to see what is going to happen from here. I had a c section with my first and so I'm not scared of a c section just want to keep the baby in as long as I can so we won't have to send him to the NICU. I've read up a lot on this and I think that's making me even more worried.

 

[CandyDay]

It is still possible for the placenta to move. I had a low lying placenta with both of mine and it moved in time for both of them. Think of a balloon and if you put a spot on it and then you blow it up, The spot moves a lot as the balloon gets bigger. The placenta usually does the same sort of thing.

 

[Lilianita]

Hi i was diagnosed with pp also due to a heavy bleeding, i was so worried for a moment I thought i was about to loose the baby. But they checked the baby and it is ok, they told me to rest, try to eat well, give me progesterone and drink a lot of water, i hope it moves up!.

 

[nullaby]

My placenta at 15 weeks was really low. At my 20 week scan it moved almost to the top of the uterus, so a lot can change by the time of your next scan

 

[Guppy051708]

My placenta was low lying at 20 weeks with DS2 and it moved out of the way just fine