and he said that the plecenta is by my cervix right now when it should by higher. He said it usually moves but if not im going to have to have a c-section.
Is this common?
2007-03-04 12:44:30 · 13 answers · asked by lovesugarkisses 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Im suppose to go back in 6-8 weeks to see if it moved
2007-03-04 12:45:16 · update #1
ermsuff- your a very sick cruel discusting person, grow up if you cant answer adult questions
2007-03-04 12:54:29 · update #2
I don't no if it's common per say, but basically if the placenta tries to come out before the baby at birth, it can become detached from the baby. Therefore, we're into a life/death situation. Hopefully it moves up, but if not, everything will be ok with a section. Just keep your faith and try not to worry.
2007-03-04 12:49:15 · answer #1 · answered by punkin_eater26 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have friend who had that it is call placenta previa. That's a condition where the placenta implants over the opening to the uterus. If you have placenta previa and it's early in the pregnancy, there's a good chance your uterus will grow until the placenta is in a more favorable position. If you still have placenta previa when it's time to have your baby, you cannot have a normal delivery, because you can bleed to death and the baby may not survive. But there is good news. The friend I said who had it found out about 33 weeks hers moved and she is due in a few days and so far as long as no other things go wrong or the baby don't turn she will be having a normal delivery. Just stay in contact with your dr. and they will monitor you. But you have A HUGE chance of having a normal pregnancy even if it don't go away.
2007-03-04 12:57:25 · answer #2 · answered by Mommyof3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had my first ultrasound at 23 weeks, the doc said I had a 'low-lying' placenta. I was scheduled for another ultrasound at 31 weeks, and everything looked fine. The research I did on it said that in 90% of cases the placenta moves enough to cause no problems.
2007-03-04 12:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by mskittyrose 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not too common, but the reason you would have to have a c-section is because the placenta would be blocking the path for the baby to travel down in a natural birth. I believe the condition is called placenta praevia and it occurs in about 0.5% of pregnancies.
2007-03-04 12:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by fitMel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is common to have a low lying placenta earlier in pregnancy and then move. If it doesn't, this is something that has been dealt with before and C-sections are not as bad as you think they are. Good luck.
2007-03-04 12:58:17 · answer #5 · answered by kittenbrower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is pretty common, it's called placenta previa. It is dangerous for mothers and babies... If it doesn't move as your uterus stretchs then you will have to have a cesearan section. Don't worry, they aren't bad at all. The operation is so very routine and you will be very fine.
2007-03-04 13:19:38 · answer #6 · answered by _Lara_Bell_ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem, my placenta was low my whole pregnancy and I went on to deliver my baby naturally. I wouldn't put much time into worrying about it, you will know if it were to become a problem. It is in fact a very common problem, so don't worry about it too much, just enjoy your pregnancy. Good luck to you and your baby!
2007-03-04 12:56:02 · answer #7 · answered by jp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your doctor is probably concerned about a condition called placeta previa its a condition of pregnancy in which the placenta is implanted in the lower part of the uterus, and precedes the fetus during the birthing process. the etiology(cause) is unknown.now the degree of placenta previa may range from marginal previa where the placenta comes barely to the edge of the cervical opening. theres also partial previa where it partially covers the opening and theres total previa where it completely covers the opening. treatment ranges from conservative measures of bed rest to immediate delivery by cesarean section. if you have any questions feel free to e-mail me at moore_256@yahoo.com
2007-03-07 13:50:13 · answer #8 · answered by moore_256 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is really no major cause for alarm hun. My sister had the same problem, but by the end of her pregnancy the placenta had shifted for her to have the baby vaginally.
I have heard several women with the same issue. in some it has shifted in others they needed a Cesarean.
2007-03-04 12:59:07 · answer #9 · answered by missjewl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of that. I'd assume its not very common. Good luck with everything. I hope you dont have to have a c-section.
2007-03-04 12:48:00 · answer #10 · answered by babygirl68132 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋