at 14 weeks drs told me i have a low lying placenta! i was obviously bleeding and i still am .(im 20 weeks?

Question

my dr says just to bed rest but bleeding is still happening. my greatgrandma died giving birth, she had a hemmorage of some sort!! this is my 6 c section. should i get another dr? should i be concerned?

Answer 1

You are going to have some fears due to family history, but this is your 6th time?

Get over it already.

The placenta is very rich in blood, so your going to bleed a little when it's low and baby puts weight on it.

A second opinion can be done if worried, no problem!

Answer 2

Found this for you..... didn't happen to me, but I've heard of it. Stay Low Lying? A low-lying placenta is not an uncommon finding on 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. The vast majority of pregnant women will have their placenta issues resolved by the time labour starts and will not have any problems. How Does the Placenta Move? It doesn't actually 'move' but the growth of the womb and placenta relative to each other mean that it appears to do this. The lower part of the womb - the lower segment - grows a great deal in mid to late pregnancy. After 28 weeks, its size increases by more than ten-fold. In addition, the placenta grows most toward the top of the womb, where the blood supply is best. It is because of these two events that most women with a low lying placenta have no problems. How Will I Know if it Has Moved or Not? You will be asked to come back for another scan, probably around 32 weeks, by which time most women will be reassured that all is well and the placenta is now postioned toward the top of the womb. What do I Need to do Now? If you're placenta remains near the bottom of your uterus, then there is nothing you can do to try and encourage the placenta to move. Unfortunately, because of the placenta's position over the cervix, there is an increased risk of early labour and bleeding. Very rarely the bleeding can be quite heavy. If you notice any fresh blood or regular pains, it is important to contact your doctor or delivery suite right away. This is not something that is common.

Answer 3

Please don't be concerned as your doctor doesn't seem to be but do keep a close eye on things. Low lying placentas often move up and out of the way as the baby grows. You'll be due a scan soon so wait until then and voice your concerns to the sonographer. They will be able to tell you straight away what the situation is.

Your great-granmother having a haemorrage may have been down to something completely different as many things could lead to it occuring.

Take it easy and rest like your doctor has said. Stress and too mcuh activity and make matters worse. If your bleeding increases or anything changes please seek medical attention ASAP!

You've had many c-sections, the most I've heard of being done on one person. Is there a medical reason why? It could be a reason for the low lying placenta. Please speak it over with your midwife/doctor/sonographer to get the facts.

I wish you and your soon coming bundle all the best!

Answer 4

technology has came a long way in the last 10-15 years! You'd be surprised how many people used to die giving birth a long time ago. I say if you want a 2nd opinion go get one but I'd definately call my doc. You really need to stay on strict bed rest though if thats what your doc said at least until you talk to him or see another dr. You shouldn't worry about dying though. Now they can give you blood and have alot more tests and information then they did along time ago. I wish the best to you and your baby!

Answer 5

The Placenta resembles a piece of liver well nearest description i could think of if it is low lying i can see why you are bleeding because there is nothing to stop it.If your Doctor is saying bed rest then bed rest he means Stay in bed.He has not sent you to hospital so he is not to worried about your condition,if you are in UK phone N.H.S. DIRECT telephone number is 0845 4647.or you can email but there is always someone on the end of the phone to help you ask there advice .Hope this helps you its worse to lay in bed worrying i always think if you find out whats wrong with you its never as bad as you think and this makes you feel better, i hope you are in bed on your computer as DR said bed rest.Good Luck.

Answer 6

bed rest is the usual treatment for placenta previa, followed by a c-secton. Your grandmother may have had the same thing, but without the tests they have today, they may not have known. if the placenta breaks free during delivery it will cause massive bleeding. Why hasn't your Dr suggested you get your tubes tied. you don't need to go through this all the time, and you certanly dont need 6 kids. Yes you should be concerned, and you should be seeing your same Dr.

Answer 7

i had regular bleeding with my first son due to low placenta. around 38 weeks placenta moved all ok. listen to dr and plenty of rest.

Answer 8

I wouldn't worry unduely about it, but I would follow the Dr's advice, and try to take it easy. Lots of women have low lying placentas and placenta previa ( my mom did), and they have good pregnancies. Don't stress it.

Answer 9

this happened to me in the first stages of my pregnacy, i then went to have a scan at 34wks and it had moved. i wouldn't worry too much but plenty of bed rest would help

Answer 10

Get a second opinion just to be safe.

I thought you could only have up to three caesareans?

xx