My doctor is having me do another ultrasound to see if I have placenta previa? Does that mean I have to have a c-section? I really want to give birth and c-section scares me. Will my water break, will i have any labor pains? What exactly does all this mean, If I do in fact have placenta previa?
2006-12-15 15:26:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes, I believe it means c-section. In PP your placenta is where it shouldn't be...at the opening of the birth canal. If you try to deliver naturally, you could hemhorrage fatally, and the baby could die from oxygen deprivation. C-sects are not to be feared. They are done routinely these days and are miracles for moms who have pregnancy complications.
PP will also mean that you will need bedrest, most likely, from about 6 months on.
Good luck, I hope that you don't have it. :-) Prayers are with you.
2006-12-15 15:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by Wicked Chicken! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the previa is found before 20 weeks gestation there is a high chance of it moving. You may have something called a partial previa or low-lying placenta. Each of these cases have a high chance of resolving before birth.
If you do have a complete previa that does not move by your third trimester you will need a c-section. If your cervix were to begin to dilate then the placenta would begin to bleed heavily, creating a life and death situation for your baby and yourself. Your doctors will watch you very closely if you do have a previa, and you will be put on 'pelvic rest' (nothing in the vagina, no sex etc) and most likely restricted in your daily activity's and amount of weight you can lift.
With my son, who was born 4 months ago, I had a partial previa. It resolved by 23 weeks. I had already delivered vaginally once four years ago and like you was very afraid of a c-section. I ended up with one this time for other reasons and while it is not my preferred method of delivery, it was not as bad as I feared. Be sure and ask your OB about it, educate yourself and have support people. No matter how your baby comes out, you have given birth! Congratulations on your pregnancy.
2006-12-15 23:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by medicpaige 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how low the placenta is will determine if you have a C-Section or not. Some forms of placenta previa are not severe enough to require a C-Section. But if your placenta is partially or completely covering your cervix, you will definately have a C-Section due to the fact that if you deliver the placeta first, you can kill your baby. The placenta is the lifeline to your baby, and if it is compromised, it can put your baby at a high risk for birth defects and mental retardation. I don't want to scare you, but in the event that you do have severe placenta previa, you need to prepare yourself for your C-Section. I can tell that the thought really sacres you, but when it comes down to the health of our babies, we as mothers find the strength to do whatever we have to do to insure the health of our children. I know that deep down, you will find the strength to go through with whatever your doctor suggests fo the well being of the baby. I hope this helps and gives you a little bit of hope too! If you need any more advice, you can email me at alacyah@yahoo.com.
Good Luck!!!!
2006-12-15 23:39:53 · answer #3 · answered by Alacyah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have placenta previa, it means that your placenta is lying unusually low in your uterus, next to or covering your cervix. The placenta is the pancake-shaped organ — normally located near the top of the uterus — that supplies your baby with nutrients through the umbilical cord.
Placenta previa is not usually a problem early in pregnancy. But if it persists into later pregnancy, it can cause bleeding, which may require you to deliver early and can lead to other complications. If you have placenta previa when it's time to deliver your baby, you'll need to have a c-section.
If the placenta covers the cervix completely, it's called a complete or total previa. If it's right on the border of the cervix, it's called a marginal previa. (You may also hear the term "partial previa," which refers to a placenta that covers part of the cervical opening once the cervix starts to dilate.) If the edge of the placenta is within 2 centimeters of the cervix but not bordering it, it's called a low-lying placenta. The location of your placenta will be checked during your midpregnancy ultrasound exam.
2006-12-15 23:31:04 · answer #4 · answered by emtb9 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First they are wrong about 1/3 of the time so do not worry.
Second occationally the deliveries are normal. It all depends on how bad it is. If he thought it was that bad you would have had an emergency ultrasound.
Third I have had four c-sections. After being in labor for 3 straight days I welcomed it. They are no big deal. YOu even get to stay in the hospital where there is more help for a longer period of time.
Fourth if they do plan a section at least you can chose when to have the baby.
2006-12-15 23:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by darlene 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go online to google and type in what you want to find out and do some research on placenta previa. Then you should understand better of the symptoms or anything else by reading about it.
2006-12-16 00:42:16 · answer #6 · answered by blue_packy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do have placenta previa then you will have to have a C-Section; there is no choice and no option - if you go into labor then you can bleed to death and the baby will die as well.
Now, it is okay for for you because they will just schedule the C-Section before you go into labor.
2006-12-15 23:34:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have placenta previa, and you can have a normal delivery. I bled the whole time I was pregnant, and I was on bedrest, but the delivery was normal. My water broke, and yes, oh yes yes yes you have labor pains!
Good luck!
2006-12-15 23:40:52 · answer #8 · answered by Garrett's Mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just wanted to add if you do have PP, and your dr wants to do a c section, it is usually done a few weeks early. This is so you dont go into labour, so unless you go into labour earlier then your planned c section you should have no labour pains and your waters wont break. Having a c section is much safer then trying to give birth naturally if you have PP, there is a big risk of hemorrhage. Good luck with it, you may have nothing to worry about.
2006-12-15 23:41:54 · answer #9 · answered by lividuva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really depends on how much of your placenta is covering your cervix. if it is a full coverage, you will have to have a c-section. i had one with my first child and i have one now also. mine wasn't full though. most the time they just watch it and as the baby grows, the placenta pulls up and out of the way. i was able to have my son naturally.
2006-12-15 23:33:51 · answer #10 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋