2007-01-12 05:00:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You should be asking your doctor that instead of strangers. If you don't feel comfortable you should find one that you are comfortable with.
A low lying placenta simply means that your afterbirth is is resting on the lower part of the womb. It normally is in the middle or top. It may cause problems at time of delivery if it is still low. In most women this problem is resolved by the time their labour starts and they will have no problems. Your doctor will continue to check this. There is an increased chance of early labour and bleeding from this. On rare occasion the bleeding can be heavy. If you notice any blood or have regular pains you need to call your doctor or see him right away. I have had a low lying placenta for both of my children and we all turned out fine. Good Luck!
BTW I didn't need any emergency C Section and I delivered naturally, contrary to what someone said above.
2007-01-12 05:22:59 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A low-lying placenta is not an uncommon finding on a second trimester ultrasound scan. As many as 15% to 20% (one in five to six) of pregnancies have a low lying placenta. Fortunately, only 5% (one in 20) of these remain low lying at 32 weeks and only one third of those are low lying at term (37 weeks). After 28 weeks, a low lying placenta is known as placenta Praevia( or previa). If the cervix remains low you have an increased chance of early labor and bleeding. Your doctor will monitor this condition and let you know if the placenta moves or not. I had this condition during my third pregnancy and it resolved itself. Good Luck! Check out the links below
The vast majority of pregnant women will have their placenta issues resolved by the time labour starts and will not have any problems
2007-01-12 05:07:41 · answer #2 · answered by Swim Mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The placenta typically is in the upper half of the uterus...if it is in the lower half and stays down low near the cervix then you can be at a risk for bleeding or require a C-Section. Basically if at full term your placenta is still low lying they won't allow you to labor naturally because if the placenta tore off the uterus before the baby was born it would be an emergency.
I have known many women with low-lying placentas...most often they do move up out of the "no labor" zone as the pregnancy progresses.
If it does stay low and happens to grow over your cervix and you have any bleeding you may end up on bed rest.
But like I said...it is generally fine...if he just said that it is a bit low...it means it isn't over your cervix or anything...he was just making a note to check it again by u/s to make sure it is moving up before you are 36 weeks or so.
Best wishes!!!
2007-01-12 05:06:42 · answer #3 · answered by Benjimina 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hello. I had this issue with my first pregnancy. It is called previa. It just means that the placenta is sitting low. Do not be scared by what other people write. Low this condition up on the net if you want. There is lots of information on it. However, keep in mind that just because you have previa your now, it does not mean that it will not raise and correct itself later on.
Make sure to let your OB know if you experience any bleeding or abdominal discomfort. Your doctor may decide to run regular ultrasounds to keep an eye on our condition early on. Later they can feel where the baby is by externally feeling your abdomen.
Good luck! :)
2007-01-12 05:34:08 · answer #4 · answered by Dyan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the person above who said why didn't you ask your doctor? You should feel comfortable asking your Doctor any questions about your health!
What your doctor meant, was that sometimes the placenta can come out first, called "placenta previa". He would have to monitor it to make sure its out of the way by the time you're in labor, because if it's not you might have to have a c-section.. It's considered high risk if you have placenta previa. (it's not possible to have a regular delivery). Don't worry about it for now-- most likely your baby/placenta will shift by 40 weeks.
2007-01-12 05:03:44 · answer #5 · answered by catwomanmeeeeow 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Usually that you are at a BIT higher risk for placenta previa.
That means that the placenta comes out before the baby, or dislodges before your due date.
Your ob-gyn will moniter you more closely, and you should ask for ultrasounds if he does not suggest one.
I have seen many low placenta's and very very few of them had any complications!
Don't panic, but make sure you feel comfortable asking your doc questions on the spot!
2007-01-12 05:06:21 · answer #6 · answered by kat k 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing really. It just means that it is low in your uterus. Sometimes the placenta can cover part or all of the cervix, it's placenta previa. Usually nothing to worry about and corrects itself before birth
here is a link for you
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/pregcomplications/830.html
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that doesn't mean you have placanta previa, I am not a doctor. He just said it it low, which probably means nothing...but ask your doc
2007-01-12 05:03:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should ask your doctor. Buy a few books to read..I got alot of info from "What to Expect When You're Expecting" a great book and very popular.
Authors are heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg & Sandee Hathaway.
2007-01-12 05:04:35 · answer #8 · answered by whatelsewhatever 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was told the same thing when i was pregnant. I had no problems at all with the pregnancy. Ask your doctor for details or you could read this article.
http://www.babyworld.co.uk/information/pregnancy/complications/complications_low_lying_placenta.asp
2007-01-12 05:06:39 · answer #9 · answered by ayabakuki 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should have asked him/her.
you gotta be open with your doc. and talk... thats the only real way to resolve issues you may have or to be certain about things... like this...
good luck!
2007-01-12 05:03:50 · answer #10 · answered by AC 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋