BUT im scared cause they gave me a couple of restrictions over the phone like NO sex until my next sonogram, no lifting over 20 lbs, does anyone know of any others or what the risks are of having this? im at 20 weeks now and i get my next sonogram at 28 weeks, im so nervous cause ive never actually checked into this before and my 1st pregnancy was easy as pie..
2006-12-05 03:46:54 · 7 answers · asked by toolate 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Like Gaila said, be careful and follow the restrictions. There are more risks with this than a normal pregnancy, but if you look at the numbers on managed previa's, they are quite good.
I've had a low lying placenta, not quite a previa blocking the whole cervix. As my uterus got larger, the placenta moved up the wall and away from the cervix. Followed by a perfectly normal labor and delivery.
What the dr will probably say is that he wants to keep an eye on it, see how it moves for the next few months. If it doesn't move far enough up, he might want to schedule a csection. You should ask the opinion of a high risk OB and let him look at your sonogram as well before consenting. Once a csection, the insurance companies will tell you that you must have another.
Most hearty good luck and prayers for you
2006-12-05 04:08:36 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had it with my third baby.
Your placenta should be located up high in the womb with the baby on the bottom. Sometimes, this just isn't the case. Sometimes the baby is on top off or behind it.
Don't panic!
Really!
Most of the time, it and the baby will shift all on it's own. Mine did. But not before it scared the daylights out of me. I knew I was pregnant. The tests were all positive (all 6 of them-3 at home, 2 urine tests and 1 blood test at the doctor). They couldn't find the baby's heartbeat. There is nothing worse than hearing that. For the first 7 months I had to have a sonogram at every visit because they could never get a Doppler reading because my placenta was in the way. Even when I could feel the baby moving, it still was scary when they couldn't get a heartbeat.
Sometimes, if the doctor wants to be extra safe and extra careful, they will put a mother on restrictions. It's a safety precaution. Just follow his orders and remain calm.
At the very worst, you could be put on bed rest. It's very unlikely though. That would be a last resort. They would much prefer you live a normal life during your pregnancy. It's better for you and the baby.
If the placenta remained in it's position (unlikely, but, rarely can happen) then you would be looking at a c-section...just to be on the safe side. They don't want anything between the baby and the opening of cervix come delivery time. It's just common sense.
Good luck and God Bless!
2006-12-05 12:05:29 · answer #2 · answered by soccermomw3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a low one in one pregnancy and it moved up, all was well natural delivery.
You have to be careful becuae the placenta is over or close to the cervix. Early contactions can rupture placenta and compromise babies supply line. If the placenta dosent move up you will have to hav a scheduled C section a bit before you are due.
You are just being careful mainly to not start any contractions. It is a real problem, but everything will be OK with proper care.
2006-12-05 11:55:29 · answer #3 · answered by G's Random Thoughts 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Almost all placentas that are low-lying move up before the end of pregnancy, which means you very probably have nothing to worry about. The precautions are just being extra careful. Next time you talk to your doctor find out how low it is- that makes a difference.
2006-12-05 13:59:32 · answer #4 · answered by AerynneC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe what you have is called "Placenta Previa" and you can check webmd.com for some more info.
I don't think it's major cause for alarm as long as you follow the guidelines given by your doctor. Some women do indeed have to go on bed rest due to this complication, but not all of them.
I definatly wouldn't panick, just get more information and realize that every pregnancy is different and your only goal is your healthy baby at the end.
Good luck!
2006-12-05 11:51:54 · answer #5 · answered by Mama Ro 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its normaly no big deal. I had it. Alls it means is that your plecenta is laying over your uturas. You may have slight bleeding dont panic and call your OB if that happens! Its no big deal.
2006-12-05 12:15:36 · answer #6 · answered by BOOTS! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that does sound very scary, heres a website i found.
http://www.womens-health.co.uk/praevia.asp
2006-12-05 11:49:29 · answer #7 · answered by smg6959 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋