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RedPanda
20-04-2006, 13:50
Hi everyone,

I hate to start yet another thread on low lying placentas, but I've been through all the old threads and can't find an answer to my question. Actually, it's probably more of a vent than a question!
I was warned at my 20-week scan that my placenta was low-lying (which is pretty common I know). Today I saw my OB (I'm nearly 31 weeks) for some slight bleeding, which was completely unrelated to the placenta (it was just the cervix). BUT when the OB scanned me using his machine, he said that my placenta is still low. Because his machine is not really designed to measure things, he can't tell me how low it is and whether or not a c/s will be necessary. My official scan is next week, but I can't wait that long (I'm impatient). Should a placenta be completely out of the way by 31 weeks? It's near the baby's head (which is in position) at the moment. Are most placentas up near bub's bum, or is it always a close call?

Sorry for long post - I just want some kind of indication about how things are looking! I understand that doctors are reluctant to commit to anything until they see detailed scans, but I just want a hint!
poshBecks
20-04-2006, 13:54
if its gonna move it will be out of the way by now. but wait til next week & try not to stress. it'll be ok no matter what the verdict!! :)
drewid
20-04-2006, 14:12
Hey :)

My placenta was low-lying, just off to the side of the cervix at a later ultrasound - think it was around 32/34 weeks. However Andrews head had descended past the lowest edge of it, so it wasn't a risk.

It can be a fairly close call sometimes and still be fine - your scan should give you a pretty clear answer soon, but it doesn't sound like you should be stressing about it just yet :)
TwoBlue
16-05-2006, 21:30
My official scan is next week, but I can't wait that long (I'm impatient). Should a placenta be completely out of the way by 31 weeks? It's near the baby's head (which is in position) at the moment. Are most placentas up near bub's bum, or is it always a close call?

Robyn... how did you go with your scan? Is your placenta still low lying?
Hope all is ok :hugs:
RedPanda
16-05-2006, 21:32
Oops - I meant to post an update. My placenta is still lower than most, but my OB is confident that it won't interfere with delivery. I made to a natural birth by 4cm!!! Also, the baby's head is in the right spot now, so all appears to be well.:smiliedance:
TwoBlue
16-05-2006, 21:34
:smiliedance: :smiliedance:

Great news !!!
Bessie
17-05-2006, 02:28
Oops - I meant to post an update. My placenta is still lower than most, but my OB is confident that it won't interfere with delivery. I made to a natural birth by 4cm!!! Also, the baby's head is in the right spot now, so all appears to be well.:smiliedance:

Great news!
I had the same thing recently... I also found info about pp pretty low on the ground, so I think I will stick up another thread with what I found out.