q about placenta previa (pg ment)

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Hi all,

I remember several women on this board have been through placenta

previa (low-lying placenta) in early pregnancy??? I went for my 11-

week appointment today and it looks like that's why I've been having

(MILD) bleeding/spotting-- the doc took a look and it seems I've got

a mild case of placenta previa. I thought it was no big deal but a

look around the Internet indicates it's not so great... even though

most cases do " move up " as the uterus grows, I also read that a

previous C-section increases the risk of long-term previa (and I

just had a C-section last june). Anyway, would love to hear what

women here know about low-lying placenta ... the doc told me " no

sex " but didn't mention bedrest or even taking it easy. How long

will it take to move up, if it's going to? (Heike, you had this,

right?)

Thanks,

SU unfixed

#2 due sept 16

#1 Ella Grace born june 13, 2003, full-term, no problems

[Guest guest]

,

I had placenta previa with my son. He kicked a corner of his placenta off that

is how we found out at 22 weeks. I was watched much more closely and by

Maternal Fetal Medicine in addition to my own OB. I had u/s every two weeks.

Which I find now surprising that no caught me t-shape before this past nov.

As for what to do, we were told no sex but it was okay to do mild to moderate

stuff. I could walk but had to give up aerobics and anything else too

strenuous.

My placenta by week 32 had moved up but just enough that I did not require a

C-sec. My MFM doc was not that concerned about it. Told me that on the

internet you will find all the worst case scenerios.

I hope this helps.

Kathleen, 31

t-shape

ds - 3

m/c 1.10.04 & d & c 1.23.04

ttc cd 6

q about placenta previa (pg ment)

Hi all,

I remember several women on this board have been through placenta

previa (low-lying placenta) in early pregnancy??? I went for my 11-

week appointment today and it looks like that's why I've been having

(MILD) bleeding/spotting-- the doc took a look and it seems I've got

a mild case of placenta previa. I thought it was no big deal but a

look around the Internet indicates it's not so great... even though

most cases do " move up " as the uterus grows, I also read that a

previous C-section increases the risk of long-term previa (and I

just had a C-section last june). Anyway, would love to hear what

women here know about low-lying placenta ... the doc told me " no

sex " but didn't mention bedrest or even taking it easy. How long

will it take to move up, if it's going to? (Heike, you had this,

right?)

Thanks,

SU unfixed

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#1 Ella Grace born june 13, 2003, full-term, no problems

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,

I had placenta previa with my son. He kicked a corner of his placenta off that

is how we found out at 22 weeks. I was watched much more closely and by

Maternal Fetal Medicine in addition to my own OB. I had u/s every two weeks.

Which I find now surprising that no caught me t-shape before this past nov.

As for what to do, we were told no sex but it was okay to do mild to moderate

stuff. I could walk but had to give up aerobics and anything else too

strenuous.

My placenta by week 32 had moved up but just enough that I did not require a

C-sec. My MFM doc was not that concerned about it. Told me that on the

internet you will find all the worst case scenerios.

I hope this helps.

Kathleen, 31

t-shape

ds - 3

m/c 1.10.04 & d & c 1.23.04

ttc cd 6

q about placenta previa (pg ment)

Hi all,

I remember several women on this board have been through placenta

previa (low-lying placenta) in early pregnancy??? I went for my 11-

week appointment today and it looks like that's why I've been having

(MILD) bleeding/spotting-- the doc took a look and it seems I've got

a mild case of placenta previa. I thought it was no big deal but a

look around the Internet indicates it's not so great... even though

most cases do " move up " as the uterus grows, I also read that a

previous C-section increases the risk of long-term previa (and I

just had a C-section last june). Anyway, would love to hear what

women here know about low-lying placenta ... the doc told me " no

sex " but didn't mention bedrest or even taking it easy. How long

will it take to move up, if it's going to? (Heike, you had this,

right?)

Thanks,

SU unfixed

#2 due sept 16

#1 Ella Grace born june 13, 2003, full-term, no problems

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[Guest guest]

> Hi all,

>

> I remember several women on this board have been through placenta

> previa (low-lying placenta) in early pregnancy??? I went for my 11-

> week appointment today and it looks like that's why I've been

having

> (MILD) bleeding/spotting-- the doc took a look and it seems I've

got

> a mild case of placenta previa. I thought it was no big deal but a

> look around the Internet indicates it's not so great... even though

> most cases do " move up " as the uterus grows, I also read that a

> previous C-section increases the risk of long-term previa (and I

> just had a C-section last june). Anyway, would love to hear what

> women here know about low-lying placenta ... the doc told me " no

> sex " but didn't mention bedrest or even taking it easy. How long

> will it take to move up, if it's going to? (Heike, you had this,

> right?)

>

> Thanks,

>

>

> SU unfixed

> #2 due sept 16

> #1 Ella Grace born june 13, 2003, full-term, no problems

Hi .

I had spotting all through the beginning of my pregnancy, and then

heavy bleeding at 14 weeks. That is when I was diagnosed with a mild

case of placenta previa. I stayed in bed for about 3 days, and the

heavy bleeding stopped. After that I just took it very easy. By 19

weeks, all my spotting had stopped, and I had an ultrasound that

showed the placenta had completely moved up into the normal position.

After that I pretty much resumed regular activities, but I haven't

let myself do anything too strenuous, and I haven't worked since I

had the heavy bleeding.

This is my first baby, so I am not sure if your having had a Cesarean

will make a difference.

Best wishes to you!

SU resected

34 weeks pregnant with #1