I'm 16 weeks right now and I just had my
first ultrasound a couple of days ago.
While they were doing the ultrasound, the
tech told me that the placement of the
placenta was low. I was wondering if that
would cause any complications.
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AyaMiyaki
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Posted: 03-18-07 11:07am
I think it could potentially cause
complications. There's a condition called
placenta previa that I think you should be
aware of. I'm not trying to scare you at
all, but just keep it in mind in case your
doctor brings it up.
(mods, please let me know if posting that
link is against the toa)
.your doctor should discuss the ultrasound
findings at your next appointment as well
as your options from here. Good luck, and
please keep us updated.
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onmyway_0x
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Joined: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 759 Location: Canada
Posted: 04-17-07 14:10pm
for now don't worry doll.
It's called lowline placenta.
You're early in pregnancy and the chance
of your placenta moving on it's own is
great.
At my 20 week scan they saw my placenta
was only 1.5cm away from my cevix, wheras
most are about 3 or so, I think that's how
he explained it anyways... I just know it
was 1.5 something and called lowline
placenta .
next Monday I have my follow up scan just
to be sure it moved.
but definitely look at the site about
placenta previa , because it is a
possibilty and it's very informative.
A few words of advice , because of where
your placenta is sitting... you can
possibly bleed/spot easier ... be sure to
be extra careful and gentle if engaging in
any of the fun stuff , and just take it as
easy as possible, that doesnt mean bedrest
or anything drastic , just take your time
with things and be especially easy on your
body. They'll most likely do a follow up
scan in a month or so , maybe sooner maybe
later to see how things have progressed.
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