Placenta Previa

foreverloves · Mar 28th, 2009, 13:58 PM

I started spotting on Wednesday morning. I was terrified and went to hospital. I had an ultrasound to check the baby was ok - he/she was thankfully but I've been diagnosed with placenta previa. I've been told there is a really good chance that I'll need a c/section delivery.

The bleeding has stopped for now but if it starts again I'll be on complete bedrest, just now it's restricted activity

Have been told not not to have sex either.

I'm only 26 weeks. Has anyone had previa early on and had it move up?

jorja xo

ribboninthesky · Mar 28th, 2009, 14:06 PM

On 23rd December at my 20 week scan I was told I had it and we were told no sex, so I had another scan to check at 28 weeks but it had moved up so everything was fine in the end.

Are you booked in for another scan to check it??

foreverloves · Mar 28th, 2009, 14:16 PM

Thanks for your reply.

I'll have another scan in 6 weeks which will put me at 32 weeks unless anything happens before then - cramping or more bleeding.

mellllly · Mar 28th, 2009, 14:22 PM

I was advised I also had this, but at my last scan the placenta had moved up so I am all systems go for a normal delivery - It is quite common

kellysays2u · Mar 28th, 2009, 17:05 PM

Your placenta can move up hun which means you will be able to have a vaginal delivery but if not then the c-section is the best way to go to prevent you or baby from having problems. Just stay as rested and relaxed as possible and follow doctors orders till the next scan or if there are any problems (I am hoping there are not).

Good luck and

aidensxmomma · Mar 29th, 2009, 13:42 PM

From what I've read, this is fairly common and the placenta can move up. I've never experienced this, but I know you should follow the doctor's orders. Like I said (and the other girls have said too) it could change, so just take it easy and try not to worry too much.

Good luck hun.

foreverloves · Apr 1st, 2009, 06:30 AM

Thanks so much for the replies. I guess I'll have to just wait and see. Every twinge is stressing me out now

foreverloves · May 3rd, 2009, 13:43 PM

I have a scan tomorrow to find out if my placenta has moved up. Here's hoping!

xtashax26 · May 3rd, 2009, 17:31 PM

i'll keep my fingers crossed for you i also have pp and did with 2 of my other children. you can pm me anytime you like

trainingdoc · May 3rd, 2009, 18:13 PM

The medical bit of it is that placenta praevia is where the placenta is low lying, either close to or over the opening to the womb.

If it is near the opening, it is called either minor or stage 1-2 placenta praevia and these can move away from the opening as the womb expands with baby.

If it is covering the opening, it is called either a major or stage 3-4 placenta praevia. These do not move up, and you will need a c section.

Hope your scan tomorrow goes well and it has moved up!

Mar 28th, 2009, 13:58 PM	#1
foreverloves Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 37	Placenta Previa I started spotting on Wednesday morning. I was terrified and went to hospital. I had an ultrasound to check the baby was ok - he/she was thankfully but I've been diagnosed with placenta previa. I've been told there is a really good chance that I'll need a c/section delivery. The bleeding has stopped for now but if it starts again I'll be on complete bedrest, just now it's restricted activity Have been told not not to have sex either. I'm only 26 weeks. Has anyone had previa early on and had it move up? jorja xo

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Mar 28th, 2009, 14:06 PM	#2
ribboninthesky Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wirral/Merseyside Posts: 555	On 23rd December at my 20 week scan I was told I had it and we were told no sex, so I had another scan to check at 28 weeks but it had moved up so everything was fine in the end. Are you booked in for another scan to check it??

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Mar 28th, 2009, 14:16 PM	#3
foreverloves Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 37	Thanks for your reply. I'll have another scan in 6 weeks which will put me at 32 weeks unless anything happens before then - cramping or more bleeding.

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Mar 28th, 2009, 14:22 PM	#4
mellllly Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gosport, Hampshire Posts: 1,955	I was advised I also had this, but at my last scan the placenta had moved up so I am all systems go for a normal delivery - It is quite common

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Mar 28th, 2009, 17:05 PM	#5
kellysays2u Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Hampshire, US Posts: 1,861	Your placenta can move up hun which means you will be able to have a vaginal delivery but if not then the c-section is the best way to go to prevent you or baby from having problems. Just stay as rested and relaxed as possible and follow doctors orders till the next scan or if there are any problems (I am hoping there are not). Good luck and

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Mar 29th, 2009, 13:42 PM	#6
aidensxmomma Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wisconsin, U.S. Posts: 2,874	From what I've read, this is fairly common and the placenta can move up. I've never experienced this, but I know you should follow the doctor's orders. Like I said (and the other girls have said too) it could change, so just take it easy and try not to worry too much. Good luck hun.

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Apr 1st, 2009, 06:30 AM	#7
foreverloves Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 37	Thanks so much for the replies. I guess I'll have to just wait and see. Every twinge is stressing me out now

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May 3rd, 2009, 13:43 PM	#8
foreverloves Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 37	I have a scan tomorrow to find out if my placenta has moved up. Here's hoping!

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May 3rd, 2009, 17:31 PM	#9
xtashax26 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: london Posts: 139	i'll keep my fingers crossed for you i also have pp and did with 2 of my other children. you can pm me anytime you like

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May 3rd, 2009, 18:13 PM	#10
trainingdoc Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 88	placenta praevia The medical bit of it is that placenta praevia is where the placenta is low lying, either close to or over the opening to the womb. If it is near the opening, it is called either minor or stage 1-2 placenta praevia and these can move away from the opening as the womb expands with baby. If it is covering the opening, it is called either a major or stage 3-4 placenta praevia. These do not move up, and you will need a c section. Hope your scan tomorrow goes well and it has moved up!

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