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Vasa Previa - anyone?

JJ1973JJ1973 member
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I am at 36 weeks, 4 days, and was just diagnosed with vasa previa today after an ultrasound, which was done because of my low lying placenta (which for the most part moved up, but there is a vessel close to my cervix). I have a c-section planned for Thursday of this week, as a result. Do most people with this condition deliver earlier than 37 weeks? also, for anyone who has dealt with an early term planned c-section, what are the questions I should be asking my doctor? My first child was a vaginal induction at 39 weeks (due to high blood pressure) that went beautifully. This is my first time dealing with an earlier delivery on top of a c-section. 
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Re: Vasa Previa - anyone?

  • Mustardseed2007Mustardseed2007 member
    edited January 2014
    All I know about vasa previa is what I know from my velamentous cord insertion diagnosis b/c that sometimes develops into vasa previa. From what I understand, they should deliver you pretty quickly after you get that diagnosis so long as you are in the viable stage, which you obviously are. There are risks to the baby if they wait.

    Also, it will need to be by c section, I believe there are risks of damage to the cord and therefore to the baby if you actually go into labor.

    Knowing, though, is more than half the battle. Sometimes this isn't diagnosed and then it can be dangerous but since they know about it going in, you will probably be totally fine. It sounds like your doctors are great!


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  • jennybean80jennybean80 member
    Because they don't want to risk you going into labour it is normal to have a c-section prior to 37 weeks. If your waters were to break there is a very high chance of the blood vessels tearing which is very dangerous for baby.

    Babies born after 36 weeks generally do extremely well and usually don't require any NICU time. Some do needs a little help getting breathing started.
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  • Mustardseed2007Mustardseed2007 member
    Good luck in delivery today! I'm thinking about you and sending prayers your way!! You're doctors are obviously very thorough and awesome so I am sure today will be nothing but awesomeness and excitement!!


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  • JJ1973JJ1973 member
    Thanks so much! I delivered last Thursday. Although I lost a bunch of blood, no transfusion was needed and my little boy, Auden, arrived. He is in the NICU for a few days (some difficulty with breathing), but he is progressing really well. Thanks for the support. That was one anxiety-provoking week! 
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  • chicagobride_07chicagobride_07 member
    Congrats! I had vasa previa, was on bedrest at 32 weeks and delivered at 34 weeks. My LO was in the NICU for 15 days but is a perfectly healthy 7 month old baby now.

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    2/12-5/12: 4 IUI cycles = all BFN;
    7/12: DE IVF # 1 (with ICSI)- 20R, 16M, 14F, 5DT of 2 blasts; 6 frosties = BFN;
    Lupus anticoagulant initially high, then found to be normal on hematology consult;
    Follow up testing in September all clear;
    Started synthroid for "high normal" TSH;
    FET # 1- late October 2012- BFP on FRER; beta # 1- 21(low), beta # 2- 48 (still low), beta # 3- 132, beta # 4- 1,293; beta # 5- 5,606; last beta- over 100,000. First u/s 11/21- heard heartbeat
    12/12- Officially an OB patient!
    Level 2 ultrasound at 20 weeks shows vasa previa and VCI
    Referral to MFM and mandatory c section for delivery
    Beautiful baby girl born at 34 weeks
    Finally home after 15 day NICU stay!
    Trying for sibling: FET # 2- May 2014; beta 5/31, BFN
    FET #3, early July 2014; beta 7/14, BFN
    DE IVF # 2- August 2014; 14R, 13M, 11F, 5dt of 2 blasts (3 AA), 5 frosties = BFN
    FET #4- December 2014, yet another BFN

    Dr. KK work up shows borderline uterine blood flow, elevated NK cells, and MTHFR mutation (homozygous for c677t)

    Added baby aspirin, prednisone, supplements, Metanx, and intralipids

    Switched to large clinic for final attempt; had endometrial receptivity testing in January; FET March 2015 = yet another BFN

    Likely OAD- NBC

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  • mmsweeney1mmsweeney1 member
    congrats! so glad you had a great outcome!

    first son stillborn 7/20/13 at 39 weeks due to Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy
    It's a girl! Baby Anna was born August 3, 2014!

     
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