Vaginal Birth After Having Placenta Previa And Premature Son Posted: 08-30-04 20:12pm
I am wanting to have a second child, but
my husband "captain morgan" is scared out
of his mind for us to have another child
after what I went through during the birth
of our son. I'm 38, and had ki three
years ago. He was delivered by c-section
prematurely at 28 weeks because I had
placenta previa.
I would like to try to have a vaginal
delivery this time. Is that possible
after the complications I had with my
son?
Any help would be much appreciated.
"twinkie"
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Cindy63
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Joined: 28 May 2004 Posts: 34 Location: Ontario
Posted: 08-30-04 21:53pm
I had a son when I had placenta previa but
he was still born. I later had a
beautiful daughter and no problems or
complications whatsoever. I did not ever
have a c-section though. I don't think
you should worry about placenta previa at
all for your next child. My daughter is
now 17 years old.
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babytoon34
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Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 32
Posted: 08-30-04 22:52pm
I had placenta previa at three months in
my pregnancy and had to be on bed rest for
three months. But......I had a normal
delivery, and a beautiful little girl who,
by the way, will turn 5 in nov. Just
remember that every baby is different, and
the same goes for the pregnancy. I hope
everything works out for you. Always
remember this too, god works in mysterious
ways, and if you are meant to have another
blessing in your life, he will surely be
the one to give it to you. Put it in his
hands, and dont worry about the rest.
Good luck!!!
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linuxChique
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Posted: 08-31-04 10:22am
I dont' believe placenta previa is
reoccurring, so I think you're fine.
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lauren22
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Posted: 08-31-04 12:28pm
Babytoon....You had a vaginal birth with
placenta previa? Or did you just mean
normal (everything went well) c-section?
Yeah I agree erin...Having placenta previa
once doesnt increase your chances of
having it again. You will probably have a
"normal" pregnancy. So, you could have a
vaginal birth unless your doctor is againt
vbac. Hope that helps!
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babytoon34
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Posted: 08-31-04 21:13pm
Yeah, I have a vaginal delivery, natural
and all. All things are possible. Keep
me updated
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Kia
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Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6594 Location: Planet Tampaxia,
Posted: 09-01-04 03:22am
I didn't think that was possible
Isn't placenta previa where the placenta
grows very low down and at least part over
the cervix?
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Kia
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Posted: 09-01-04 07:02am
Placenta previa, the implantation of the
placenta at least partially covering the
cervix, occurs in about one in 200
pregnancies. There are actually three
types of previa.
Complete previa where the cervical os is
completely covered. Partial previa where
just a portion of the cervix is covered by
the placenta. And the marginal previa
that extends just to the edge of the
cervix.
Diagnosing a previa is usually made when
there is painless bleeding during the
third trimester. If you are bleeding it
is unwise to do a vaginal exam until an
ultrasound has ruled out a placenta
previa. However, there is a 10% false
positive diagnosis rate, usually because
of the bladder being over full. There is
also a 7% false negative rate, typically
caused from missing the previa that is
located behind the baby's head.
Other reasons to suspect a previa would
sometimes be premature contractions,
abnormal lie (breech, transverse, etc.),
or the uterus measuring larger than you
should according to dates.
During second trimester ultrasounds, done
in some places on a routine basis, will
show that there are many more previas
diagnosed at this stage. Typically at 16
weeks the placenta takes up 25-50% of the
surface area. Also the third trimester
brings a growth of this lower uterine
segment, that out flanks the growth of the
placenta. For these reasons, while 5% of
pregnancies are diagnosed with complete
previa in second trimester ultrasounds
will see 90% of them resolved by term and
while 45% of pregnancies are diagnosed
with marginal previas will see 95%
resolved at term. A follow up ultrasound
will be done, and as noted above the vast
majority of previas are not seen.
True placenta previa at term is very
serious. Complications for the baby
include:
problems for the baby, secondary to acute
blood loss
intrauterine growth retardation due to
poor placental perfusion
increased incidence of congenital
anomalies
risks for the mother include:
life-threatening hemorrhage
cesarean delivery
increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage
increased risk placenta accreta (placenta
accreta is where the placenta attaches
directly to the uterine muscle.)
placenta previa, once diagnosed, will
usually mean bed rest for the mother,
frequently in the hospital. Depending on
the gestational age steroid shots may be
given to help mature the baby's lungs. If
the bleeding cannot be controlled
immediate cesarean delivery is usually
done, regardless of the length of the
pregnancy. Some marginal previas can be
delivered without cesarean surgery, the
other types of placenta previa preclude
vaginal delivery.
There are a few predisposing factors. The
following can increase your risk for
placenta previa:
advanced maternal age
increased parity (number of pregnancies)
previous uterine surgery (regardless of
incision type)
placenta previa can be a very scary
diagnosis for all involved. The period of
time from the diagnosis to the delivery
are often periods of great worry and fear.
There are support groups for bedrested
mothers and even some for mothers with
placenta previa. They are available to
help you through this period of time.
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babytoon34
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Posted: 09-02-04 14:40pm
Yeah, good info. Kia. I had it at
around the 16th or 17th week. I was on
bed rest for two weeks in the hospital,
and was released with strict orders at
home. I had to be bathed in my bed and
use the restroom while laying in the bed.
It is a traumatic thing, but if you
follow Dr.S orders everything should work
out fine.
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Kia
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Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6594 Location: Planet Tampaxia,
Posted: 09-03-04 14:58pm
It does say in my baby book, that although
placenta previa may appear becasue of the
sudden grow of the lower part of the
uterus in the last couple of weeks this
may be enough to "free up" the cervical
os.
Babytoon, I apologise, I hadn't read
further on about how this may change, only
about it complete placenta previa covering
the cervix and therefore making vaginal
birth non-viable.
Please accept my apology
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babytoon34
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Posted: 09-03-04 23:27pm
Hey kia!!!! What apology? I never took
it that way, most people don't futher
their research unless in happens to them.
That is okay. I am glad to have
heard from you. Thanks!!!
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Kia
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Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6594 Location: Planet Tampaxia,
Posted: 09-04-04 02:06am
If I can prove me wrong, i'm not too proud
to say
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babytoon34
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Posted: 09-04-04 20:19pm
I wouldn't worry about it, we all have out
times. But, I do have a question. I have
been ttc for a while, and this time I am
not sure, but think I might be preg. I am
late for my period, with the exception of
spotting. I started spotting on mon.
Then nothing all that night and tues.
Then on wed, I started again, and nothing
that night or thurs., fri. Started again,
but not so that I had to wear a pad, just
when I wiped. Today (sat.) I started
spotting again and it was a little
heavier, now, tonight I have nothing. I
thought at first it was the implantation
bleeding, but now, not so sure. One thing
is for sure, I have never had a period
like this. Lol this is crazy!!!!
if you or anyone you know happens to have
an answer, I would like to hear it.
Thanks. Hope to hear from you soon.
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Kia
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Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6594 Location: Planet Tampaxia,
Posted: 09-05-04 06:11am
I understand spotting is common in early
pregnancy, have you taken a hpt?
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babytoon34
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Posted: 09-11-04 20:47pm
Hey kia, sorry it took so long to reply.
I started bleeding heavy on sun. The 5th,
and am still bleeding. I am sure it is
just a weird period. No baby for me this
month. Send baby dust please.
Thanks!!!!
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Kia
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Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6594 Location: Planet Tampaxia,
Posted: 09-12-04 05:48am
Awwwwww, honey, I am so sorry.
Lots n lots of baby dust your way, and big
hugz too
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