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Low Lying Placenta at 32 weeks : They may even say you again in...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:45:49 +0000

Author: Red
Subject: 41556
Posted: 20�February�2012 at 8:45am

They may even say you again in labour if need be. Fingers crossed it has moved.

Low Lying Placenta at 32 weeks : Wow thanks everyone for your advice...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:36:52 +0000

Author: Dot2012
Subject: 41556
Posted: 20�February�2012 at 8:36am

Wow thanks everyone for your advice and its great to hear that it does seem to move in later pregancy. I am seeing MW tomorrow but had a brief chat on the phone with her late last week and she has said they wouldn't make a decision until closer to the due date and will definately be re-scanning me, so thats a relief. But I have come to terms with the idea of a c-s as well, so I'm feeling much happier about whatever needs to happen will happen, I'll trust that the OB will make the right decision whatever that is.

Low Lying Placenta at 32 weeks : Mine was 1.9 cm at 20wks, 2.3cm...

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:17:42 +0000

Author: T_Rex
Subject: 41556
Posted: 18�February�2012 at 7:17pm

Mine was 1.9 cm at 20wks, 2.3cm at 32 weeks and then 7cm at 36 weeks. I was told <2cm needs to be a caesar, more than 5 is fine. Between 2 and 5 it depends a bit on the OB and any other risk factors. I'd decided after my 32 wk scan that i'd be demanding a scan just prior to going into theatre if it got that far

You've still got plenty of chances of it moving, but if not, at least you know and you'll get your baby here safely

Low Lying Placenta at 32 weeks : Under c/section their is a support/chat...

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:02:28 +0000

Author: InthemiddleMummy
Subject: 41556
Posted: 18�February�2012 at 7:02pm

Under c/section their is a support/chat topic thread.

C/Section is also a lovely way to birth your baby, For my last baby it was Spinal in at 8.50am and baby in my arms at 8.56am Bliss beautiful cuddles/bf/safe delivery.

just letting you know incase you didnt know of the topic lots of positive vibes either way

Low Lying Placenta at 32 weeks : I had a low lying placenta, and...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:30:08 +0000

Author: ScaredyKat
Subject: 41556
Posted: 15�February�2012 at 1:30pm

I had a low lying placenta, and they were scanning me right up till 38 weeks before they decided it was okay! It is difficult not knowing what was going to happen but remember they will only do the very best by you and your baby

Low Lying Placenta at 32 weeks : I had the same problem and went...

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:52:11 +0000

Author: oscarboo
Subject: 41556
Posted: 14�February�2012 at 7:52pm

I had the same problem and went for a 3rd scan at 35 weeks. By then it had moved far enough for a natural birth. Unfortunately due to other complications I didn't get the natural birth in the end but at least I knew my baby was safe.

Low Lying Placenta at 32 weeks : Thanks Cinderella and Red, I'm...

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:55:53 +0000

Author: Dot2012
Subject: 41556
Posted: 14�February�2012 at 12:55pm

Thanks Cinderella and Red, I'm now keeping my fingers crossed that they will give me to 35/36 weeks before making a decision. Actually I think I'll push for it now if they don't recommend it. Even if it means I have to be in hospital rather than at Birthcare I can live with that, just really would prefer a natural delivery because I am a big scaredy cat and want to avoid needles and knives if I can!!

Low Lying Placenta at 32 weeks : I think at 32 weeks mine was still...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:16:08 +0000

Author: Red
Subject: 41556
Posted: 13�February�2012 at 6:16pm

I think at 32 weeks mine was still low and then must have been 35 weeks had moved enough. I thought it only needed to be about 2cm. I had a natural, problem free water delivery.

It doesn't mean that you will need a c-section if it doesn't move, but you will prob need to go onto a drip incase something happens during delivery. I had this discussion with my midwife cos I was thinking it would mean c-section as well.

Low Lying Placenta at 32 weeks : I think they usually give the...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:42:11 +0000

Author: Cinderella
Subject: 41556
Posted: 13�February�2012 at 12:42pm

I think they usually give the placenta untill 36 weeks to move but I am not sure sorry. Good luck any way and I hope it shifts for you

Low Lying Placenta at 32 weeks : So I was told at my 20 week scan...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:34:51 +0000

Author: Dot2012
Subject: 41556
Posted: 13�February�2012 at 12:34pm

So I was told at my 20 week scan that my placenta was low lying, so went back in at 32 weeks to check if it had moved. Although something like 97% of them do move I am unfortunately in the 3% where it is still too low, as it is currently sitting at 1.5cm away from the cervix.

I am not seeing my midwife again until later this week and just wanted to know if anyone else had this? If so, did the placenta move nearer to your due date and were you able to then have a natural birth? How much does it have to move by? Radiologist said 3cm but then I've heard from other sources that even 3cm is too close. I'm also interested to hear from anyone who had to have a c-section as a result. For those who had this happen, at what stage was the outcome known? I guess I'm just trying to get an idea of what the possible outcome could be!

Thanks in advance for any advice