Placenta Previa

Question: Placenta Previa? I just got my first ultrasound and im scared because the couldnt find the placenta and the appt. paper that they gave me back had a marked box for placenta abnormalties r/o previa? do i have placenta previa? on the bottom it said come back for anatomy and plac. loc. im really scared. if i do have placenta previa what should i do?

Answer: If you do, you will have to have a scheduled c-sect. You cannot go into labor and dilate because it would put both you and your baby at grave risks. There are times the plancenta can move up high enough that you're fine - so don't count your chickens just yet! Maybe it will all be fine! I would try to be thankful that you have access to ultra sound! My friend had a baby in 1988 and she had placenta previa that was not detected. Never had an ultrasound. Went into labor, wasn't dilating, wasn't dilating then GUSH! Hemorrhage and she almost died and so did her daughter - it was AWFUL!!! She had lost so much blood, they couldn't give her enough anesthesia (she looked as if she was out, but she wasn't) and she felt the whole c-sect! Can you imagine??? Your doctor will help you make the best decision for you - SAFETY is top priority. This is a legitimate reason for surgery though - you will be fine and so will your baby!

Question: 23wks w/ placenta previa, when does the dr start to schedule c-section if it doesnt move up? im 23wks with placenta previa. i had this since my 16wk ultrasound. they said it has to move like 2cm. i have another ultrasound at 25wks. i had an ultrasound at 21wks btw and it hasnt moved at all. at which ultrasound does the dr. begin to schedule the c-section?

Answer: They will do another ultra sound after the baby turns to the head down position. Around 36-38 weeks. If its gonna move, it'll move then. If not then they'll schedule the c-section. You are just a little more than 1/2 way through your pregnancy, that baby could turn 1000+ times before its time to be overly concerned about a c-section.

Question: What are the chances of developing Placenta Previa Twice? I am pregnant with my second child and am very anxious indeed! I had placenta previa with my first and bled almost constantly through the pregnancy - so much blood you wouldnt believe! I had an emergency c-section at 33 Weeks. Do I have an chance of getting it again?

Answer: It depends on whether or not you have scarring on the inside of your uterus or any other anomaly which may prevent the placenta from attaching itself higher up. Usually it is just a random occurrence in a first pregnancy so your chances are no greater in the second pregnancy. An ultrasound usually around 20 weeks can determine the location of the placenta. Even if it is marginal or low lying meaning near the cervix at this point, it will usually migrate upwards as your uterus grows. As I'm sure you already know, seek medical care if you notice any spotting or bleeding.

Question: Can Placenta Previa make your uterus measure a few weeks larger than what you are? Can Placenta Previa make your uterus measure a few weeks larger than what you are?

Answer: no things like how much body fat you have, the position of the baby, the size of the baby, and the amount of amneotic fluid make you measure larger. For example I measured 4 weeks too big, so i went for a ultrasound to make sure it wasnt too much amneotic fluid (that would be a bad thing). It turns out my baby is about 2 1/2 weeks ahead on the growth charts...and the rest is b/c of my weight gain (which has been a bit too much).

Question: Is it possible to safely attempt a vaginal delivery with partial placenta previa? I'm 32 weeks pregnant with my second baby and I learned that I have placenta previa at 20 weeks. We were hoping that it would correct itself, but I heard from my radiologist today and I still have partial placenta previa. I'll be talking to my doctor about delivery options on Thursday, but in the meantime I was wondering if it's possible to attempt a vaginal delivery with this condition or if it's a guaranteed c-section.

Answer: Yes.

Question: When does placenta previa go away if it is going to? I am 20 weeks pregnant and found out at 18 weeks I have placenta previa. My placenta is within 2 cm of the cervix. When should it move up by, so I can have a vaginal birth. I am going to have another ultrasound at 27 weeks.

Answer: It should move up by your 32wk apt. The drs will be checking to make sure it does. Most of the time, it does move up!

Question: Has anyone heard of a complete placenta previa moving away from the cervix? I was just diagnosed with complete placenta previa and I know they say it can "Move" but I cant find anyone whose had a complete one move entirely!

Answer: from 9 weeks on i was told i had complete placenta previa, by 20 weeks there was no change, my placenta was lying over and covering the whole of my cervix i was told to come back at 36 weeks for another scan, i had that last week and pleased to say it has moved completely and i can have a normal vaginal delivery! so it can happen it just depends on each case individually, my midwife said the bigger the baby the more chance of baby being able to pull the placenta up out of the way also! Good luck

Question: is it normal to have blood clots with placenta previa? I'm 12 weeks with placenta previa. I feel miserable today with naseau and no appetite. I'm also passing dime sized blood clots. Is that normal with placenta previa?

Answer: First of all i am so sorry, I know exactly what you are going through!!! Now to answer your question, It all depends...I had this also. I know this sounds gross but next time you pass a clot see if you can get it into a cup and put warm water in it, if it disolves that means it is dried up blood. If not then it is most likely tissue, which is not good. Either way talk to a doctor or ER ASAP. Its always better to be safe than sorry as there are no second chances when it comes to things like these! It is not normal to bleed when you have previa but previa can lead to an abruption and bleeding with abruption is entirely normal...I had severe previa and abruption....

Question: Would it be ok to have external stimulation since I do have placenta previa? I am 18 weeks pregnant and I have placenta previa. I am not going to put anything in anywhere but just looking to take the edge off. Do you think it is ok?

Answer: http://forum.baby-gaga.com/about175903.h… Maybe that link will help you out. Another girl asked that question. Good luck sweetie.

Question: Am I any more likely to have a placenta previa if I have had one before? My second pregnancy had a complete placenta previa resulting in months of bed rest, over 30 days in the hospital, and a C-section at 35 weeks (no complications for the baby--praise God!). My experience has made me a little nervous to opt for another pregnancy, but are the chances really any greater this time that it would happen again?

Answer: Yes you do have a greater chance of getting it again. But it can resolve itself. I know you said your first was complete and thank goodness everything came out fine. I had partial with this pregnancy and it has now completely resolved itself. I know it's a scary thing but even if you have another complete previa if you take care of yourself things God willing will come out fine. So it's up to you what you want to do and if you want to risk it. But it's really hard and sad to say you don't want more children because of it. It's best to talk to your doctor and husband about what y'all feel is right and go from there.