Placenta?

[JAJuly2013]

When does the placenta take over? I've read it takes over anywhere from 10-12 weeks.

However, at my 8 week scan, last week, they did not see a corpus luteum. The U/S tech did not seem worried about it, just said she could not see it but my right ovary was a little larger than my left.

What could this mean?

My baby appeared healthy and on track so Im not too worried but I am curious. Could the placenta have already been taking over at that point?

 

[JAJuly2013]

Nobody can offer any insight on this? Anyone?

 

[RebeccaM.]

I'm sorry I have no idea :/ but I didn't want to read and run. I hope you find an answer.

 

[PandaMao]

Sometimes it's just hard to see things on ultrasound. It may very well be you still have the corpus luteum, but they just couldn't find it. I had an ultrasound and the tech couldn't find one of my ovaries. I have two, but for some reason she just couldn't see it. I believe I've read the placenta takes over by 13 weeks so it can vary.

 

[MrsBroodyPant]

I think it takes over by 13 weeks.

Sounds like u ovulated from your right Overy.

Xxx