He explained this as being a pool of blood at the site of implantation... He also said that they're usually harmless but they like to keep an eye on them. Why do they keep an eye on them? What can happen? Also what causes a maternal lake?
2006-12-24 07:23:40 · 3 answers · asked by flycreature 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
From what I have read (I read medical journals from time to time) It can cause an obstetric hemorrhage, which is a fancy way of saying, bleeding! This happens in the second stage of the delivery (after baby has come out, when they are delivering your placenta.) From what I read, its not a huge concern.. as it is not active bleeding from say, an open wound.. its just a build up of old blood. They found no complications with the pregnancy in this case. You should discuss this with your OB and make sure they are properly informed on how to care for you... as this appears VERY rare.. I only found 3 medical journals which had any documented cases, and this one was in Turkey! Good luck hun :)
2006-12-24 07:34:00 · answer #1 · answered by Kristin B 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes, they are harmless and you could be fine with your baby. This is also called as "placental lake." Causes was a very tough Question to answer.
An unusual placental lake under the membranes between the two lobes of a placenta bilobate with a turbulent blood flow in it. This was an extraordinary maternal lake: simply the accumulation of maternal blood inside the intervillous space in an area where villous structures were absent between the placental lobes. The lake reduced in size and became almost invisible during the Braxton Hicks contractions, and enlarged up to its previous dimensions at the end of contractions. This extraordinarily huge lake showed an interesting dynamic appearance on sonographic examination.
Outcome: Although it caused no complications during the course of the pregnancy it produced an obstetric hemorrhage, which took place during the second stage of the delivery. Pathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of placenta bilobate.
Obstetric hemorrhage: The average blood loss at the time of delivery is approximately 500 cc during a vaginal delivery and approximately 1,000 cc during a cesarean section. Excessive blood loss or "postpartum hemorrhage" complicates approximately 4% of vaginal deliveries and 6-7% of cesarean sections.
Common causes of hemorrhage around the time of delivery include uterine atony, vaginal or cervical tears, retained fragments of placenta, placenta previa, placenta accreta and uterine rupture. Hereditary abnormalities in blood clotting may cause hemorrhage as well.
The possible significance of the placental venous lake is an interesting point. Fetomaternal haemorrhage should be considered as a possible cause of.
2006-12-24 16:07:53 · answer #2 · answered by Chet 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you had a perfect opportunity to ask the expert...THE TECHNICIAN. why are you asking us?
2006-12-24 15:42:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋