Is placenta previa risky for a pregnant women?
2006-08-17 06:45:42 · 6 answers · asked by Grace G 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It can be risky.
I had it during one of my pregnancies and was just told to take it easy. Nothing strenuous (no mowing lawns, no heavy lifting, no aerobics) No sex.
Usually the condition will correct itself before delivery. Mine did.
But, if it doesn't, you will need a C-section, because it could cause problems for the baby if you would deliver the placenta before the baby.
You should really talk to the Dr. to determine what you need to do and to find out exactly how severe your previa is.
Good Luck!
2006-08-17 06:58:48 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What's the treatment?
Your doctor will do an ultrasound exam to diagnose placenta previa and pinpoint the placenta's location. You'll probably need to stay in the hospital until delivery. If the bleeding stops, which it usually does, your physician will continue to monitor both you and baby. If the bleeding does not stop, or if you go into labor, your doctor will probably suggest a c-section.
If you haven't yet gone into labor but your doctor thinks you may deliver before 34 weeks, she'll probably recommend treatment with corticosteroids. At 36 weeks, if you haven't delivered, she may also suggest a test called amniocentesis to see if your baby's lungs are mature. Provided they are, she will likely suggest a c-section to prevent serious uterine bleeding.
Some women learn during a routine ultrasound that they have a low-lying placenta. More than 90 percent of the time, placenta previa diagnosed in the second trimester corrects itself by term. You don't need to restrict your activities or undergo any treatment. Your doctor will probably recommend another ultrasound at about 28 weeks, though, to make sure the placenta has moved away from the cervix. In the unlikely event that it hasn't, she may recommend that you cut back on activities and rest in bed.
2006-08-21 12:16:09 · answer #2 · answered by ladylove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely don't miss any check-ups with the doctor. If you have any bleeding whatsoever, contact the doctor right away. As a precaution, I would stop lifting things and start taking it easy. Don't have intercourse either. I may be over-cautious here, but my daughter was born prematurely at 25 weeks gestation (due to incompetent cervix- which has nothing to do with placenta previa) but believe me, if you have the chance to do something about preventing any sort of complication, do it. I did not have that chance. I suddenly went into labor and they could not stop it. I'm normally not an alarmist, but with this sort of stuff, I guess I am.
I've included this link for you to read about it:
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/pregcomplications/830.html
GOOD LUCK with your pregnancy!
2006-08-17 14:11:32 · answer #3 · answered by Marie K 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had it right up until 36 weeks, and then it had resolved. I had a vaginal birth. It is very risky to the baby and they have an increased risk of being born prematurely. You need to abstain from intercourse, and take it easy. Most of the time it resolves by the last month, like mine did, but it is scary.
2006-08-17 14:00:16 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
c- section... it's not to risky for the woman if it is forced out before your baby you could bleed but more to the baby if it detaches before the birth the baby may not get enough oxygen... the pregnancy will be a high risk one and monitored closely
2006-08-17 13:54:56 · answer #5 · answered by manda 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is a high risk pregnancy, and has to be watched by your doctor closely. you will just have to have a scheduled c-section. it's a risk for you and the baby, more so when a mom goes into labor!
take care, and just follow doctors instructions!
2006-08-17 14:01:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋