I'm just wondering if you can share your experience/complications. Mine still hasn't resolved itself and I'm getting closer. My doctor pretty much blows me off and I know it's a serious condition so I'd like to know what to expect.
Thankyou!
2007-05-17 19:36:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Well, yes, I believe this is a serious condition. I never had it BUT my best friend did with her first at 20 years old. They
didn't check for anything like that and so in turn she didn't know of course, but one night at 35 weeks she started bleeding MAJORILY, she thought for sure she was loosing the baby, as she sat on the toilet huge clots were coming out of her (sorry for the details---but true) as her husband called 911 and ran outside (in his underwear, lol) to wait for the ambulance. They got her to the hospital within 30 minutes of her starting to hemorrage, thank goodness, and she had an emergency c-section within the hour!! It was SERIOUS, either of them could have died, thankfully, everything was done expediently and she and her son were fine. But he was born 5 weeks early he had to stay longer in the hospital and had a super hard time nursing etc. He has definitely caught up now he is a very big 16 year old now, and she has gone on to have 2 more children with no sign of this problem.
I would make that darn doctor of yours listen, to me you are considered "high risk" and should be under special care.
Be as aware as possible.
And know that obviously this type of story doesn't happen to everyone, but it can. I don't mean to frighten you but I always figure the more knowledge you have the better.
Absolutely the best of luck to you and your baby!!
2007-05-17 19:53:10 · answer #1 · answered by Maggie B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How is your doctor blowing you off? Has he/she explained more details other than giving you a diagnosis of placenta previa?
The actual location of the placenta can make a big difference in how serious the condition really is. If the placenta is completely covering the cervix, then most likely you would need more careful monitoring to make sure the weight and position of the baby doesn't interfere with the placenta; you would like need a C-section to deliver. If the placenta is only partly covering the cervix, or just "so close" that it could rupture during delivery - then your doctor may be waiting as long as possible to give your baby a better chance before either inducing labor or scheduling a C-section.
If you haven't already, try doing an internet search on "placenta previa during labor" - I'm sure you'll find better, more detailed answers than mine.
2007-05-18 02:46:31 · answer #2 · answered by wibelle37 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It *is* a serious condition -- one of my friends had it, and her C-section was quite the drama (and it was a planned one). Why is your doctor blowing you off? If s/he isn't taking the time NOW to explain things to you, s/he certainly won't be explaining anything to you during the labor.
It's not too late to get a second opinion, or even to switch doctors. Ask your doctor how many placenta previa pregnancies s/he has handled -- if it's been quite a few, then trust her/him.
It's a really scary condition, and s/he just might not want to scare you. And, it's possible that it could resolve itself yet, if it's just borderline. When you talk to your doctor, you can bring prints from the internet to help clarify your fears.
I wish you a safe delivery!
2007-05-18 02:48:07 · answer #3 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Placenta previas can many times resolve themselves. It depends on a number of things particularly how much the placenta covers the opening. If the previa does not resolve by the time you come in to deliver you are obligated to have a cesarean section. There are other risks with previa particularly placenta acreta that may also affect your outcome. Ask your doctor specific questions.
2007-05-18 02:42:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this also ... but I was booked in for a c-section from day one for other reasons.
Mine did come right though in the end - yours might too.
Don't stress to much - we have too much to stress about when pregnant already
:-)
If you doctor is fobbing you off - go to another and another. Demand for another scan to check, each week if you have to! That's what I did.
(and that way you can get more pics of bubs too LOL)
good luck.
2007-05-18 02:45:37 · answer #5 · answered by • Koala • uʍop ɹǝpun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a ceasection!
2007-05-18 02:42:35 · answer #6 · answered by Emerald Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋