Expecting mothers worry their placenta won't move
10 posts across 2 communities in the last 90 days; 90% from r/BabyBumps.
“So my gyn already told me on Monday that she can't quite sure tell if my placenta reaches my cervix this time again (early pregnancies with my second and my third I had previa, it resolved itself but I was in pretty much anxiety back then too). Today I was at another gyns' to…”
“Hello, I am looking for some positivity and help - pretty scared. I (35) have complete placenta previa since my 12 week scan. Currently I am 20 weeks and just had an anomaly scan and it is still complete, not moved at all yet. Also cervix is 3.10 (but doc said this is fine). I…”
“Just had an ultrasound at 30 weeks and 4 days, and placenta is still completely covering cervix. I am really hoping my placenta can still migrate, but doctor said it's unlikely at this point (although he has seen it). I have had two prior vaginal deliveries, but not prior…”
Several expectant parents are distressed because their placenta previa hasn’t moved, leading to concerns about needing a C-section. They express sadness and loss of hope for a vaginal birth due to the diagnosis at 17 weeks and lack of movement by 26 weeks.
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“Hello, I am looking for some positivity and help - pretty scared. I (35) have complete placenta previa since my 12 week scan. Currently I am 20 weeks and just had an anomaly scan and it is still complete, not moved at all yet. Also…”
“Just had an ultrasound at 30 weeks and 4 days, and placenta is still completely covering cervix. I am really hoping my placenta can still migrate, but doctor said it's unlikely at this point (although he has seen it). I have had two prior vaginal deliveries, but not prior c-section or uterine surgery. Any thoughts? Curious about others' experiences. submitted by /u/Ok_Soft_8180 [link] [comments]”
“I just finished my 17 week appointment, and my OB said I have an anterior placenta,which came off as a surprise since my 12 week fetal scan said it’s posterior. When I highlighted this, she said oh yeah, she could see two placenta, one is bigger than the other. Has this happen to anyone before ? submitted by /u/ConsistentPomelo9693 [link] [comments]”
“So my gyn already told me on Monday that she can't quite sure tell if my placenta reaches my cervix this time again (early pregnancies with my second and my third I had previa, it resolved itself but I was in pretty much anxiety back then too). Today I was at another gyns' to get a second opinion on my cervix length (also has Problems with IC in the past). Cervix was fine but he told me my placenta would lie right before the cervix. Now I'm really really scared cause the past pregnan”
“My wife just got diagnosed with complete placenta previa at about 21 weeks. The midwife team called and basically said she will almost certainly need a c-section, and they want to book one for 36 weeks. They said pelvic rest, no heavy lifting, and to go to the ER immediately if there’s any bleeding. She had a previous c-section 5 years ago for our only child. Reading online is quite overwhelming. It seems like the data says a large majority resolve naturally as the uterus expands, but there’s li”
“Hi, I was diagnosed with marginal placenta previa at 22 weeks, but he seemed confident it would move. I went back at 28 weeks and they changed it to low lying and said it moved to .48cm away from the cervix. Then I experienced bleeding 1 week after that and they did more ultrasounds and now they’re saying they were wrong and it is still previa? Like they thought it moved or it looked like it did but it didn’t? Now I’m on pelvic rest but they sent me home three days after since me and baby were s”
“I know guidelines are 36-37 weeks for previa, but I’m wondering if anyone has ever gotten one at 38 weeks? My complete previa has moved and is now marginal previa, honestly borderline low-lying because just a tiny little sliver of membrane (not meaty placenta) is covering the cervix. My MFM said this might buy myself some more time but that c sections are still favored for 37 weeks purely based on ACOG guidelines. She said it’s ultimately up to me and there’s some risk, but not as much as before”
“I was diagnosed with complete placenta previa yesterday at my 20 week anatomy scan, and I’m spiraling. My doctor didn’t really give me any information, so naturally I’ve been Googling and it's just bad news after bad news. I wasn’t able to breastfeed my son for very long, and I was really hoping to have a different experience with this baby and breastfeed much longer. Now I’m reading that I may need a C-section around 36 weeks or even earlier, and I’m terrified that we won’t be able to estab”
“Hi all, I’m having a discouraging day. I was diagnosed with placenta previa at a 17 week ultrasound. I was just scanned again today (26w5d) and it is still COMPLETE previa. Hasn’t budged a hair. I’m starting to lose hope that it will move. My MFM was talking like it’s already pretty much a done deal that I’ll be getting a c-section, which leads me to believe that he doesn’t see many complete previas resolve at this point. I know I still have some time….but I’m just really sad because I wanted a”