i had my first ultrasound last week and he doctor told me the placenta is low, does anybody know what this means, and if its something i should be worrying about?
2007-04-02 04:06:35 · 8 answers · asked by - 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
When the placenta first forms, it starts low in your uterus and gradually moves up as the pregnancy progresses.
In some cases, it remains low-lying or covers the cervix, which is called placenta previa.
It is not uncommon to have a low-lying placenta. They are usually out of the way by 28 weeks.
If not, then you might have to discuss options with your doctor concerning labor as placenta previa can cause bleeding or placental abruption, when the placenta pulls away from the uterus, in labor.
It's still so early, you really don't need to worry yet. The usual course of action is to have a later ultrasound to rule out placenta previa.
I had the same condition with my second and the placenta had moved up by the 28 week ultrasound.
2007-04-02 04:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by Catherine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of time the placenta will start out low, and as your uterus and belly grow the placenta will move upwards. If the placenta stays low-lying over the cervix, you may have bleeding throughout your pregnancy. If the placenta remains low throughout your pregnancy it is very likely that you will have to have a c-section because it is not possible to deliver the placenta before the baby. This is pretty common for how far along you are. It is nothing to worry about right now. The placenta will probably move. Good luck, hun.
2007-04-02 11:14:54 · answer #2 · answered by jenna11rn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over 95% of tghe time a placenta will be pulled upwards by the end of your pregnancy. However if it doesn't and is implanted anywhere covering your cervix you will be given a diagnosis of placenta previa. This means C-section for sure, but that's not the scary part. You would be at high risk for a placenta abruption which can lead to the baby dying, or being born prematurely. Like I said though, 95% of the time that this diagnosis is given prior to 20 weeks, it resolves by 36 weeks, since your uterus gets so much bigger and pulls the placenta up and away from the cervix.
Do a search on placenta previa and will address all of this information.
2007-04-02 11:22:28 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my placenta was low with my first baby
it means the placenta is covering the cervix and that makes it dangerous and impossible to deliver vaginally, i got another scan later in the pregnancy and it grew out of that area and i didnt need a ceserean, the placenta usually grows away from the cervix, dont worry about it, the worst case is a ceaser, take care
2007-04-02 11:12:59 · answer #4 · answered by ROCKMUM LOVES BOWIE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is quite common. It usually moves up as the pregnancy progresses. They will keep an eye on it to make sure this happens so try not to worry about it!
2007-04-02 13:17:07 · answer #5 · answered by jo jo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the same thing happen to me and i was put on bed rest cause of complications. honestly every case i diffrent and you should really be asking your doc these questions.
2007-04-02 11:10:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.babyworld.co.uk/information/pregnancy/complications/complications_low_lying_placenta.asp
seems like it might give complication during birth ..
take a look at site above..
good luck
2007-04-02 11:10:42 · answer #7 · answered by oommgg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why wouldnt you ask the doctor that when you were there?
2007-04-02 11:09:40 · answer #8 · answered by Molly323 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋