Tear in placenta?

greenparrot01

Hi everyone,

I just had my 8 week ultrasound and was told there was a small tear in my placenta, though I've had no bleeding (yet).  Everything else is fine - strong heartbeat, and the baby is meeting growth targets.  The doctor suggested I wind down my activities, and not begin any new exercise regimens, but a google search (google searching is crazy-making, it's true) turned up fairly across-the-board recommendations for no lifting or carrying, pelvic rest and even bed rest.  Anyone have a similar symptoms or received any medical advice about that?  It occurred to me he might not have recommended pelvic rest - ie. no sex - because we're lesbians and he has fairly mild notions about what lesbian sex is all about....  It about kills me to think about suspending our intimate encounters, and the doctor didn't say anything about it, but also don't want to do anything to harm the baby.  Anyone?

  

2moms2b

Hi and congrats!

I am sorry you are experiencing this.  I would call and speak with a nurse if you feel comfortable doing so about the pelvic rest.  I would definitely listen to the doctor when it comes to winding down your activities and rest when possible. 

For the pelvic rest, I would just do it and be better safe in this area.   I have been placed on pelvic rest for the majority of this pregnancy and while not fun we have found other ways to connect still. 

Also stay away from doc google as it will only drive you crazy when googling things pregnancy related.

Best of luck and keep us updated!

2moms2twins

DOC GOOGLE is the WORST WORST WORST ... DIRVE YOU CRAZY drove us crazy drove us crazy enough to drive our Dr crazy he banned me from the web