Low Lying Placenta issue...

Re: Low Lying Placenta issue...

• alicia023 member

  April 2009

  I'm just as clueless as you..I have to go back on May 5th for another u/s to check on it.  So hopefully mine has "moved" up. The doc didn't seem to worried so I've been trying to think postive until I find something out. GL to you!

  

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• edwins_girl

  April 2009

  I had placenta previa which is where the placenta either touches the edge or covers the cervix. I was diagnosed at 18 weeks and it turned to low lying placenta at 28 weeks- meaning it moved away from the cervix. While it was placenta previa I was on pelvic rest- no sex, no heavy lifting, no exercise. Now that it is just low lying placenta, I am free to have sex and do housework again but only very light exercise. I would call your doc to get exact instructions on what you can and can't do. Hope that helps!

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• Delila80

  April 2009

  edwins_girl:

  I had placenta previa which is where the placenta either touches the edge or covers the cervix. I was diagnosed at 18 weeks and it turned to low lying placenta at 28 weeks- meaning it moved away from the cervix. While it was placenta previa I was on pelvic rest- no sex, no heavy lifting, no exercise. Now that it is just low lying placenta, I am free to have sex and do housework again but only very light exercise. I would call your doc to get exact instructions on what you can and can't do. Hope that helps!

  Thanks!!  I think I might give my doctor a call to get more specific instructions.  I think yesterday I was just trying to process everything all at once.

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• edwins_girl

  April 2009

  Delila80:

  edwins_girl:

  I had placenta previa which is where the placenta either touches the edge or covers the cervix. I was diagnosed at 18 weeks and it turned to low lying placenta at 28 weeks- meaning it moved away from the cervix. While it was placenta previa I was on pelvic rest- no sex, no heavy lifting, no exercise. Now that it is just low lying placenta, I am free to have sex and do housework again but only very light exercise. I would call your doc to get exact instructions on what you can and can't do. Hope that helps!

  Thanks!!  I think I might give my doctor a call to get more specific instructions.  I think yesterday I was just trying to process everything all at once.

  You're welcome! I did the same thing at first, which is when I called my doc for specifics. Everything I found online just scared the hell out of me. Good luck!

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• CalinsBride

  April 2009

  I have the same issue. My doctor was not overly concerned, and just said not to lift anything TOO heavy and to make sure if we do have sex, that he isn't bumping my cervix. Which is no problem, because sex is so uncomfortable that we don't even bother anymore. I have to go for another u/s soon to make sure its moved, but it hasn't caused ANY issues so far. Then again, I've been careful.

  

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• hollyeliz

  April 2009

  At 22 weeks, my placenta was completely covering my cervix but my doctor wasn't concerned at all and said it was really common (I of course freaked out later reading about it).  They checked it again at 33 weeks and it has moved completely out of the way.  Try not to worry about it too much, there is a good chance it will move.

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• prettyshoes

  April 2009

  I have a low lying placenta and so far, all is ok. I will have to have a u/s every 2 weeks until baby is born to make sure the placenta doesn't get any lower. At this point I am not on bed rest but that may become an option. I'm going to my OB on Thursday and I will grill him then. I'll PM you when I find out what he says. I was totally freaked out by Web MD too- DH is a doc though so he talked me down- gave me a bunch of stats that made me feel better. At this point, you have a less than 1% chance of developing placenta previa. Try not to freak- there is still LOTS of time for your placenta to move up- I'll let you know what I find out!

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• futuremrsgrant

  April 2009

  My placenta was completely covering my cervix at 20 weeks, and I was put on pelvic rest and no heavy lifting, went back 4 weeks later and it had moved enough to be considered a "low lying" placenta.  Went back again 4 weeks later and it was completely moved, my Dr. wanted it at least 3 cm from the cervix to rule out a c-section. 

  I really would not worry about it - I think like 80% of placentas move as your grow. I was freaked out at first too, but my Dr. was also not concerned and she was right. I haven't come across a single person that hasn't had their placenta move.

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• penguingrrl member

  April 2009

  I had that in my first pregnancy.  I was put on "pelvic rest" meaning no sex and no heavy lifting.  I also got a few extra u/s's so they could watch it.  By 34 weeks it had grown up with my uterus and everything was fine.
  

  

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• jrodda

  April 2009

  same thing here. was told at 20 weeks I had a low lying placenta, but that most cases resolve on their own. at my 28 week ultrasound, the issue had fixed itself.

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• hol

  April 2009

  I had low lying placenta at my 20 week.  They said if it didn't move up I'd need a c section.  Resolved itself by 28 week u/s.  I asked OB if he'd ever seen a low lying placenta become any MORE low-lying and he said in over 25 years, no.
  

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• MommaCandice

  January 2011

  I too, was diagnosed with a low lying placenta after my 20 week ultrasound. 

  We were blessed to find out we are having a girl, Emma = ) But I was overly worried when I heard the news. They also said they found an unknown tissue as well.. But when they did another ultrasound they could not find it.

   

  I will be getting a 3d more extensive ultrasound done in two weeks. Praying the tissue is gone.. and this low lying placenta isn't life threatening.

   

   

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