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Vasa Previa....anyone with experience?

mrskilbridemrskilbride
in High-Risk Pregnancy

I've had a known placentia previa since about 16 weeks and it hasn't moved, still over the cervix. Today at my monthly u/s with my reg. OB, they called with my results and said they were referring me back to the Peri as I was presenting with Vasa Previa. On the screen, the tech did point out the mass of blood vessels within the part of the placenta that is over my cervix, but didn't indicate that was a problem. I know they aren't supposed to anyway. So, then the Peri calls me 5min after I get home wanting to schedule an urgent level II u/s. I really didn't think it was that big of a deal as I'm only 26 weeks and my cervix is showing very long and closed.

I made the mistake of google and it seems to be much more serious that I thought. Does anyone out there have any experience with this? I know an earlier than due date C/S was likely in my future but I didn't think it was an emergency type situation.

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Re: Vasa Previa....anyone with experience?

  • wannabemommawannabemomma
    Hi...I stop back here periodically so I can answer questions about VP, since I know it is fairly uncommon.  They suspected something might be wrong at my 20 wk U/S and told me that they would need to check again at 27 weeks...at that appt. the U/S tech was very quiet, then the Dr. came in and told me I needed to go to the high-risk Dr. at the hospital immediately  The hospital did an extensive internal and external U/S and determined that I had VP. I was told I needed to be admitted immediately, but I waited several days as it was Christmas Eve and I wanted to spend it with family.  I admitted myself several days later and was on hospital bedrest for 7 weeks. They basically have you there as a precaution, because if you do go into labor they need to stop it quickly or do an emergency C/S to get the baby out ASAP.  I had several rounds of steriod shots and had a scheduled C at 34 weeks.  My doctor wouldn't let me go any longer, but some will have you go until 36 weeks.  A was 5lb and 6 oz and breathing on her own...just a short stay in the NICU.  The danger with VP is that if the vessels ruprture the baby can bleed out within minutes (no time to drive to the hospital), my doctors were very cautious, but I am glad.  7 weeks in the hospital was hard for me, but well worth it now.  I remember the Dr talking to the students while doing my C and saying that my baby wouldn't have made it if I hadn't been diagnosed when I was.  If you have any specific questions, page me and I will check back...take care.
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  • mrskilbridemrskilbride

    Thank you so much for your response. This is exactly what I have read. I'll know for sure within a week (sooner if they can get me in there) when I have another level II with my Peri. I'm trying not to worry about the what ifs until I know for sure. From all the things I've read, I'm just SO thankful that if I do have VP, that it was diagnosed now. 

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  • asliceofawesomeasliceofawesome

    I just had my VP baby in January.  I highly recommend only looking at the International Vasa Previa Foundation's website.  Being diagnosed is a huge blessing!  Yes it does seem really scary but knowing is such a gift.  I was on pelvic rest from 17 weeks on and in the hospital from week 32 to my C-section at 35 weeks 3 days.  He came out beautifully and did not need any time in the NICU.  I believe that the steriods I received my first night in the hospital really helped with that. 

    Before I went to the hospital, I had NSTs twice a week and growth ultrasounds every two weeks.  I suggest joining the email list on the IVPF website.  It was so valuable for answering questions and getting support.  Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.  It may take a day or two because baby keeps me busy.  :)

    Best of luck to you!

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