Low Implantation on C-section Scar

Congratulations on your courageous choice to trust GOD with your baby's LIFE!!! We went through a different situation, where a doctor told us based on an early sonogram that our baby was dead because he could not see a heartbeat, and he wanted me to schedule a D&C. I refused, and went for a second opinion. That baby is now my perfectly healthy teenage daughter. Doctors can be wrong, and they do not know God's will. They have to tell you the worst to cover themselves. Whatever else happens God will see you through, and I believe you will be richly blessed in some way down the road for your faith and your trust in Him - and so will your boys because you are also teaching them a powerful lesson about living your faith and trusting God in all things.

A suggestion: Call your local pro-life advocacy center and ask if they can refer you to a Christian, pro-life OB-GYN. Be vigilant and talk with THAT person first, at the first signs of any trouble... I can only imagine how scary this is and will be, but if you can get on board with a good doctor who shares your values, they can give you reliable guidance on what's to come. Good luck and God bless you and your baby!

Some lady that i was friends with had the same thing and she went to pitts all the time for her dr and she did not abort and they kept telling her what would happen. so we put her name on many prayer chains and juess what the baby is now 9 years old and a wonderful little girl. if you want i can put you on a prayer chain but i need your last name please. email me with it and i will pray for you and your famiyl.
GOD bless you
T.

I've never heard of this, but I want you to know that I'm encouraged by your postive attitude and faith in this situation. God is good! May you be blessed! My prayers go out to you and your husband during this difficult and scary journey.

Hi J.,

I'm sorry I can't give you advise from a first-hand experience, but I just want to say I support you and your decision and am grateful that you understand that a beating heart means life even in these early stages. I will be praying for you and your husband and baby that all will go well for your family. May God bless you.

You need a second opinion. Now. If you have 2 doctors telling you that this is a problem, I think you need to seriously consider their opinion. Doctors don't like terminating pregnancies any more than anyone else does, but they absolutely hate having to tell fathers that they are going to have to raise the children at home alone because mom bled to death in the delivery room. You need a better understanding of what the risks of continuing the pregnancy are-- a 5% chance of hysterectomy is a very different choice than a 50% chance of placental abruption. You have a responsibility to your boys at home to be there for them, too, as well as to the growing fetus. I do not believe that abortion is always a sin-- sometimes it is just the least bad in a series of crappy choices. But you need more information before you can even begin to make this choice.

I don't have advice about your situation, but your post caught my attention and I wanted to let you know that I'll be praying for you. God is bigger than what doctors tell us. So glad to hear that you'll see this pregnancy through. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers, J..

I can only imagine the stress that you are under this pregnancy after learning about your situation. I had threatened miscarraiges with all 3 of my pregnancies and it was just awful on my psyche waiting day after day for the shoe to drop, thank god it never did. Implanting in the c section scar is always something I worried about after getting pregnant after my c sections, but I was lucky enough not to have had this happen. I would definately continue to do research and seek out a 3rd opinion before making any decisions. I used to belong to a group on yahoogroups.com called ICAN (International Ceserian Awarness Network) I had joined because I was entertaining a VBAC after 2 C's. Anyway, there were women on that forum that had placenta accreta, I do not recall any of them having a negative outcome, but you might want to look into the group for support. The women there were soo knowledgable and helpful. I wish you all the best for you and your baby.

J., I haven't had this situation but will pray for you and your baby. If you follow your heart, you are making the best choice!

Just food for thought. I don't know all these details, but do they mean the risk is only to the baby, or also to you? Be very careful to be open minded-for instance, God doesn't make mistakes, but tragedies do happen. Your c-section scar is man made. You can carefully wait it out and pray the baby will make it, and that's hopefully what will happen, but if you risk your own health as well, remember you've got your other two kids to think about. Be very aware of all the facts. A hysterectomy for you would be OK, but a hemmorage sounds life threatening-but again, you have the facts, I don't. Be sure to speak frankly with many specialists (at least 3) with your desire made clear to go through with the pregnancy. This way, if they really feel it would be an almost certain grave danger, they will have to aggressively say so, rather than giving advice lightly. You will be able to tell if they are just cautioning you that it will be a rough ride with a probably safe ending. Blessings to you! You will do the right thing!

Hi J., Congrats. While I haven't had a "low implantation" I have had 3 c-sections. I have three beautiful, healthy, smart girls...and one scar. The doctors are telling you worst case stuff and you should ask them that if you are healthy and carefull what is the best outcome. I admire your decision to continue with your pregnancy, and I hope everything works out fine for you and your family. Best wishes.

J. -
I was touched by your post and just wanted to wish you the best. I am sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

I have not had a similar experience. BUT I think if I were in your shoes, I would make exactly the same decisions you have made. God Bless and I'll keep you in my prayers!

I had the same thing abt 3 years ago. I decided to terminate because they couldn't guarantee me a baby and the only thing they were sure of, is that it would have been my last pregnancy and I wanted at least 1 more baby! Also, I thought it was most important to protect my health so my son would have a mom! I was treated at magee in pgh. Good luck in your decision!

I know I’m 9 years late on this so I hope someone can help me. I’m 6 weeks pregnant with my 3rd. I have 2 boys, 12 and 9, both delivered via c-section. I’ve been bleeding/clotting for 5 days and have had low rising hcg levels so my OB scheduled an ultrasound. Found out I may have a c-section scar pregnancy and I’m completely beside myself. We’ve been trying for 2 years for this baby and now it may get taken away from us. I live in Pittsburgh so I was wondering what specialist you saw here? Maybe I could make an appointment with them? I’m so scared and I just need some guidance. Any and all help and information would be greatly appreciated.

I am another one of those women without advice, but I will definitely be praying for you and the baby. God is bigger than this. Trust Him. Easier said than done, I know.