Hi, i'm 29 wks pregnant and had a scan yesterday which revealed my babies head is under my ribs lying accross the way and the placenta is partially covering my womb entrance. What does this mean? and will the placenta change position? The baby was head down at 20 wks so why did it move? This is my 8th pregnancy and i havent had this problem before!
2007-02-20 00:33:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
At this point, I wouldn't worry about the position of the baby. The baby can, and will, change positions frequently until the final weeks of the pregnancy.
When the placenta covers the cervix ("womb entrance", or exit, from the baby's point of view), it is called "Placenta Previa." If the placenta completely covers the cervix, it can cause serious problems, as the cervix will be unable to open without causing a lot of bleeding, and it can block the baby's passage into the birth canal.
Partial previa can also be serious, but it is also commonly misdiagnosed. If the lower part of the uterus is compressed (meaning the front and back walls are pushed together), it can look like the cervix is higher than it actually is. This frequently happens when the bladder becomes very full.
If you did not have placenta previa on other ultrasounds after 15 weeks, you're probably okay. The placenta appears to move upwards during the pregnancy because the uterus pulls it up as it grows to accommodate the baby. I do not know of any cases when the placenta has actually moved down.
If, indeed, you do have placenta previa, it just means that you're going to have to deliver by C-section, and you'll have to be more concerned about going into early labor.
2007-02-20 00:50:25 · answer #1 · answered by Guncrazy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
29 weeks so still11 to go dont worry.the baby gets tired of the one position and likes to streach about.Dont forget we the patients wanted to be told more on hospital visits and sometimes all it does is cause unnessasary panic.my baby lay this way the day before she was due.it is a problem only in labour.for the most the baby turns itself. if closer to the time baby hasnt moved they will gently persued it by pushing on your tummy.if the baby proves impossible to move which is quiet rare they can do a section you and baby will be safe.it is only a problem if it is not known about and you go into labour.think of it another way you are so lucky nowerdays that the doctors are far more aware and equipt to sort out these things that would have caused so much unnessasary pain not so long ago.go put the kettle on before all the kids are in from school and relax everythings ok!
2007-02-20 00:52:34 · answer #2 · answered by nendlin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
29 weeks is still early - baby is still moving around and changing positions a lot. Lots of time for baby to turn back to head-down position.
BUT - there isn't necessarily enough time left for the uterus to grow enough to pull the placenta away from the cervical os. If it's only touching or partially covering, you *may* be able to deliver vaginally. If it's across the opening, you will need a c-section, and likely before natural labour commences.
2007-02-20 00:37:56 · answer #3 · answered by L A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk over your concerns with your midwife. She will be able to tell you about any extra precautions you need to take. There is still time for baby to move around but with the position of the placenta you will most likely have a cesarian delivery.
2007-02-20 00:42:57 · answer #4 · answered by freebird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY question is WHY didn't you ask the professional doctors these questions when you found all of this out? A bunch of people in a Yahoo forum aren't licensed physicans... If you want accurate answers, you need to make another appointment and go in with a list of questions you have (so that you won't forget anything) and ASK someone who REALLY knows the best answers to give you!
2007-02-20 01:03:16 · answer #5 · answered by S. B. C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the placenta should move round as the baby grows, therefore moving away from the cervix. If it does not then birth will have to be via C-section.
it may be wise to talk to your midwife/Dr and get there expert advise.
hope all goes well.
2007-02-20 00:41:21 · answer #6 · answered by Skye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the baby will always be moving but the placenta won't. do exactly what the doctor tells you to do. right to the letter. And everything should be fine.
2007-02-20 00:40:01 · answer #7 · answered by Shelly t 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-23 22:21:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you still have 11 weeks yet for the placenta to move and theres a good chance it will i had that problem with my 2nd baby and by 36weeks i had another scan and it had moved. hope it moves for you good luck.
2007-02-20 00:40:26 · answer #9 · answered by S W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happened to my niece. She was told to take it easy, not to lift heavy weights etc. Her baby was born by caesarian section 2 weeks before due date. A very healthy little boy.
Good luck.
2007-02-20 00:37:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋