Hello,
I went to see my doctor and she was telling me that I had a low lying placenta. I am 18 weeks pregnant and wondering if this was pretty common. I have never heard of this before. I have been pregnant twice and had no problems at all. I am kinda nervous, she was telling me that I might would have to have a c-section if it doesn't get better. Have you had this problem before if so what was your outcome?
Thanks!!
It could move. And if it doesn't, you'll have to have a c-section. It's pretty common and not a big deal.
I had a low lying placenta at 20 weeks but it was slight. I was told a c-sectioni was the 'worst' outcome. Nine weeks later, it had moved and I gave birth vaginally to my daughter. With my son, I did not have it. I have a friend who had complete placenta previa (I think that is what it's called) where it completely covered and they told her there was no way she'd deliver vaginally. She got to the hospital to give birth and it had moved and threw everyone, including the drs off because everyone was prepared for a c-section!
Take it easy and rest for however long they tell you to. Don't lift anything over 10 lbs and no sex (or orgasms) is what I was told for 8-10 weeks. No fun, but the safest thing to do!
I had placenta previa with my daughter and Dr. said don't worry. Well she was born 3 months early when I started hemorrhaging. So just take it easy, and don't over do on anything.
I had placenta previa with my middle child. I ended up with a c-section. I did not have the problem with my oldest or youngest and both were vaginal deliveries. I did not have any bleeding or bed rest-- both are common with placenta problems.
I had that and it moves as your uterus grows. Unless it's previa, you're gonna be fine. They say stuff like this all the time and it's nothing ultimately in many cases. Don't worry. By the time I gave birth it was far from where it started. I don't know what the heck these doctors spout off about and freak pregnant ladies out for.
I had it with my second one and by the time she was born it had moved out of the way.
I had this with my second child and it "moved" by the next scan. I was worried too, but no point worrying about things you can't control!!! I am sure you will be going for another scan to check things out.....don't stress about it for now. I agree, doctors stress moms out for no reason---remember it's birth and it's been happening for millions of years without doctors trying to plan it all out!!! :)
Sounds like another way to describe Placenta Previa which is quite common and often corrects itself. Not to make light of it since it can be a very serious condition...if you have any signs/symptoms or of preterm labor be sure to consult your doctor or hospital immediately and be sure they know you have the condition (for both you and your baby's safety). They will most likely check you a few more times to see if it has corrected between now and your due date. If it doesn't correct, you will need a c-section. If it corrects, no worries! I had no symptoms at all and it corrected itself for me.
