Low Lying Placenta

MichelleMarie78

I am so confused...  I feel like I can't get a straight answer!

I have been going to a local family practice doctor. After my US they saw that my placenta was low so he referred me to an OB. I visited her a week and a half ago and she said that most times it corrects itself and gave me a few restrictions.  I went in yesterday for my "first OB appt" at the "new" OB. I had to swing by my previous dr andget my records. Looking at them it says that my placenta overlaps 3.5cm. When I asked my OB yesterday (different gal as they have a large practice and like you to see everyone), she said that it will most likely not correct itself and I will have to have a c-section.

So which is it...  Alll these medical terms online confuse me????

jnnfrrose6

I was told my placenta is low and was also given restrictions.  I was also told it usually corrects itself, but they would be monitoring it and will have another u/s 8 weeks after the a/s to see how things are progressing (I'm half way there).  Of course, it's possible it won't correct itself and a c-section will be possible.  So, technically both OBs were correct in what they told you but unfortunately you won't know until you are further along.

GPeterson24

You have lots of time for it to move. They will most likely do a follow up ultrasound every few weeks until it's moved enough for comfort.

Picture your uterus as a slightly inflated balloon with a mark drawn on it.  As the balloon fills & expands (your uterus grows), the mark on the balloon (placenta) moves along with it.  3.5cm is not an unrealistic distance for your placenta to move considering how large your uterus will get.

dragonfly711

I was told at 20 weeks that mine was low too. My Dr not the OB but the specialist where I am getting my US is having my go back at 27 weeks to see if it has changed.

I told my OB and he did not seem to worried at this time just said no sex.

I think mine was at 1.4.  I am pretty sure if it does not correct itself then C section is usually what is done.

So sorry that no one is giving your concrete answers.  Did they ever tell you to have an US later on to check on it?  

MichelleMarie78

Yes, I will have a follow up at 28 weeks.  Fingers crossed

KarinaP29

What restrictions did the doctors give you. I was told mine was low lying but not given restrictions I just have to go back and see if it's moved at 32 weeks?