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Old Mar 28th, 2008, 16:50 PM   #1
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Low lying placenta

Sorry, I know I'm panicking myself but I've got to ask

The sonographer said the placenta is 'reaching' on my cervix. Should I be worried? I've googled around a few sites and some say it's not serious at this stage and it'll probably just move up and others say it could be life threatening and lead to me spending a lot of time in hospital.


 
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Old Mar 28th, 2008, 16:56 PM   #2
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Not sure myself, but I have heard that it usually moves up. I'm sure that your doctor will keep an eye on it now that they know you have a low lying placenta


 
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Old Mar 28th, 2008, 17:22 PM   #3
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Luckily for you that you are only just about to hit 20 weeks! The baby is still quite small so the placenta has room to move!


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Old Mar 28th, 2008, 19:00 PM   #4
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I had a low lying placenta with baby number 2 it was discovered at 20 week scan i had a repeat scan at 30-odd weeks and it had moved apparently that is the case for a lot of women and i was able to go on and have a natural birth however i was informed by midwife if it hadnt moved i wouldve been scheduled for a caesarean earlier than my due date to stop any problems from occuring


 
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Old Mar 28th, 2008, 19:03 PM   #5
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I had a low lying placenta with baby number 2 it was discovered at 20 week scan i had a repeat scan at 30-odd weeks and it had moved apparently that is the case for a lot of women and i was able to go on and have a natural birth however i was informed by midwife if it hadnt moved i wouldve been scheduled for a caesarean earlier than my due date to stop any problems from occuring
I have heard it's very common for it to move. Hearing your story has made me feel a lot better and more hopeful. Thank you


 
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Old Mar 28th, 2008, 19:29 PM   #6
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I think you're meant to avoid sex if your placenta is low?


 
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Old Mar 28th, 2008, 19:32 PM   #7
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I think you're meant to avoid sex if your placenta is low?
That is what I thought although the sonographer never mentioned it. I think I might avoid it until I see the midwife next week then I'll ask her.


 
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Old Mar 28th, 2008, 19:34 PM   #8
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Always best. I hope it moves for you!


 
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Old Mar 28th, 2008, 21:42 PM   #9
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That is what I thought although the sonographer never mentioned it. I think I might avoid it until I see the midwife next week then I'll ask her.
Yes that's true; better to be safe then sorry


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