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Vasa previa

korycirkorycir member
in October 2016 Moms
Long story short (as short as possible)...during my anatomy scan they found what could have been vasa previa. I wasn't told during the scan but noticed it in the report a few days later. I scheduled my next appointment, then it got cancelled. I scheduled another appointment with another md (I love this md) and again got cancelled. I decided to switch from the hospital where I work in favor of another hospital in the same system that is closer to where I live. And I scheduled an appointment with one of their OB's. I had my appointment today and he scheduled a repeat US this coming Thursday to confirm if it really is vasa previa. And I'm to start appointments every two weeks. 

Anyways, my questions are as follows. Have any of you had this diagnosis or placenta previa? Did you deliver vaginally or c-cection (according to research they recommend a c-section at 35-36 weeks to precede rupture of membranes which has a rate of 50-70% fetal mortality)? And when did they actually deliver you? 35-36 weeks is only 7-8 weeks away for me. Scary..
Baby #1: Elena 4/6/14
Baby #2: Grayson EDD 10/22/16


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Re: Vasa previa

  • serenaxo84serenaxo84 member
    I have complete placenta previa that isn't likely to move at this point. They haven't mentioned anything about me having vasa Previa- which I am now gonna ask about because it sounds scarier than placenta previa (sorry!). 

    I am sorry you are going through this. If my previa does not move I will have a c section at 37 weeks. If I have any more bleeding at this point I will have the steroid shot and they might decide to deliver. If at anytime after 35 weeks and I have any kind of bleeding the are even more likely to deliver. 

    So I am assuming you have placenta and vasa previa. Is your previa complete? I would think that they would do a planned section even if it is marginal previa. Have you asked your doctor any of these questions. In my case placenta previa has been a bit confusing. I was on bedrest due to bleeding for a month but am now allowed back at work with restrictions and have restrictions at home. I'm assuming you will have more restrictions because of the the position of the veins. 

    Our situations are obviously different. But let me know if you need someone to talk to! Feel free to PM me. 
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  • korycirkorycir member
    I didn't ask a lot of questions because I don't even know if I actually have it yet. Trying to stay optimistic. I actually work Thursday so I will have to schedule for another day (hopefully sooner) to get a better look at the fetal vessels. I'll find out soon enough.
    Baby #1: Elena 4/6/14
    Baby #2: Grayson EDD 10/22/16


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  • NoraAuroraNoraAurora member
    You should really call your OB's office and ask to speak to a nurse. I don't know a lot about it other than it can be serious, and I'd be kinda pissed if they didn't tell me about it at the appointment.

    It's possible that they think the placenta could still move up depending on your gestational age (I have no idea how far along you are - your ticker is obviously from a previous pregnancy and I've not seen you around here). But if you just had your AS then you're at/close to 20 weeks, and things can still move at that time.

    Either way, it's super unprofessional of them not to have said anything if you indeed have vasa previa, and you should probably demand some answers over the phone. ESPECIALLY if you've had any bleeding or other complications.  
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  • korycirkorycir member
    I am 28 weeks on Saturday. I have not been too active on the bump as I work full time, have a toddler, and have other interests. I mainly lurk, but have been here since TTC. My anatomy scan was almost 2 months ago, but like I've said I've had multiple appointments cancelled and finally just saw a new MD today. I'm also a nurse so I pretty much know what to expect. I just want to know other people's experiences to help ease my mind. I'm trying not to worry too much as I'm not positive that it is vasa previa until my repeat US which I scheduled for Tuesday. The anatomy US said "The umbilical cord is seen adjacent to the cervix. This could represent vasa previa.. No placenta Previa." I do want to voice my opponion to the MD's where I had been going though as the ball was definitely dropped in regards to them contacting me about follow up.
    Baby #1: Elena 4/6/14
    Baby #2: Grayson EDD 10/22/16


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  • NoraAuroraNoraAurora member
    edited July 2016
    Oh well then honestly....that's an incredibly vague reading by the tech (or rad?). I would probably not be stressing about it - particularly for the fact that it says no placenta previa. I don't think you can have vasa previa without placenta previa - as the umbilical cord originates from the placenta....  I would still be calling the nurse from the original OB office to see if they can clarify, just for peace of mind. Otherwise your next US will be more conclusive, obviously.
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  • NoraAuroraNoraAurora member
    korycir said:
    I am 28 weeks on Saturday. I have not been too active on the bump as I work full time, have a toddler, and have other interests. I mainly lurk, but have been here since TTC. My anatomy scan was almost 2 months ago, but like I've said I've had multiple appointments cancelled and finally just saw a new MD today. I'm also a nurse so I pretty much know what to expect. I just want to know other people's experiences to help ease my mind. I'm trying not to worry too much as I'm not positive that it is vasa previa until my repeat US which I scheduled for Tuesday. The anatomy US said "The umbilical cord is seen adjacent to the cervix. This could represent vasa previa.. No placenta Previa." I do want to voice my opponion to the MD's where I had been going though as the ball was definitely dropped in regards to them contacting me about follow up.
    Additionally...not to stir the pot here but there's no need to defend yourself. I was merely stating it was impossible to tell your gestational stage from either your OP, your ticker or just familiarity with you. Many (if not most) women who come here also have other children, a job, and "other interests."

    Personally I have all the above plus I just finished my bachelor's. I'm not trying to be rude, I (and others) just make the time because we kind of like it here- feel free to come by more often and do keep us updated as well :) 
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  • korycirkorycir member
    edited July 2016
    Just know that it doesn't mean I don't care if I'm not always posting. I just don't always have stuff to add as most people have already commented and I feel it's not necessary. So I lurk.

    I also use mobile and have no idea how to get rid of my stupid sticker! I guess I should get on an actual computer for once lol but pregnancy brain I forget about it because on mobile I can't see it! (Edit: spelling)

    My original post states that most VP deliver at 35-36 weeks which is in only 7-8 weeks for me. I thought that it could clearly be deduced that I would be 28 weeks. 

    Also, yes you can have vasa previa without having placenta previa. The umbilical cord can either attach to the chorion and travel across the cervix until it reaches the placenta or you can have bilobed placenta (with no placenta previa) and the vessels cross the cervix. Placenta previa and low lying placenta can also put you at risk for vasa previa. Even complete placenta previa can spontaneously "resolve" or move off the cervix resulting in vasa previa. Some people get both, some get one or the other. 
    Baby #1: Elena 4/6/14
    Baby #2: Grayson EDD 10/22/16


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  • korycirkorycir member
    NoraAurora said:
    Oh well then honestly....that's an incredibly vague reading by the tech (or rad?). I would probably not be stressing about it - particularly for the fact that it says no placenta previa. I don't think you can have vasa previa without placenta previa - as the umbilical cord originates from the placenta....  I would still be calling the nurse from the original OB office to see if they can clarify, just for peace of mind. Otherwise your next US will be more conclusive, obviously.
    I think the report is very vague!! If they think it could be vasa previa then I'm wondering why they didn't leave more details other than placenta is posterior and the umbilical cord is neck to the cervix? No other details. Just in the impression it says could represent vasa previa. I think I'm going to enter my chart at work tomorrow and look at the images. But obviously I'm going to get more info at the US on Tuesday!
    Baby #1: Elena 4/6/14
    Baby #2: Grayson EDD 10/22/16


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  • korycirkorycir member
    edited July 2016
    Okay. Still can't figure out how to remove the stupid ticker. Please help...went to my account but there is no place to update signature....

    Edit: NM! I finally figured it out. No more obnoxious signature.
    Baby #1: Elena 4/6/14
    Baby #2: Grayson EDD 10/22/16


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