Placenta previa

I thought I was just going in for the gender sonogram but I got some additional news I wasn't expecting. I was diagnosed with complete placenta previa and told I will be needing a c-section. 

How dangerous is this? I'm going to school and about to apply for a job which I'm already too busy for. If I had to be on bed-rest for the last part of this pregnancy  ..I don't know, there is just so much that I need to get done before this baby is born .. I'm kind of freaking out a little bit.

At my 16 week U/S they told me I had Placenta Previa also. But they also said that it could move away from the cervix. I'm sure they will check you again to see if it moved. I was able to have my baby vaginally! SO is it a boy or girl????


Jackie

I hope it moves on it's own but I did ask if it might resolve with time but was told that wasn't very likely because it's covering the entire cervix and the baby is sitting on it.. lol OH and we're haveing a litle GIRL! So excited! :D

Both of mine were placenta previa.  I'm not aware that it caused any additional danger to my pregnancy, but I had rough pregnancies anyways.  I had c-sections both time. 

~ Renae

CONGRATS A GIRL!!! How did you tell your hubby??? We are team PINK!!!
Jessica 

my SIL had placenta previa with her 2nd child and her OB gave no indication that it could move.  Her placenta actually tore apart when she was still 5 weeks till her due date. She was bleeding so heavy and was taken to the hospital by ambulance.  Had a c-section and everyone was perfect.

Im sorry if im scaring you with my story... just wanted to hear her story. So be ready for a c-section but hope for the best and it moves :-)  Good luck and a super congrats on it being a girl :-)

Hi Christy--

Congrats on your baby girl! How exciting to learn the gender.

Second, please don't freak out...

I am currently 30 weeks along and until recently, I had marginal placenta previa...for about 6 or 8 weeks. I was on pelvic rest meaning nothing was to go near the vagina and no lifting more than 10 lbs. During a routine u/s last week it was revealed the the placenta had moved entirely out of the way of the cervix and at today's u/s it was labeled as a "high" placenta. The doctor explained that as the uterus grew, the placenta moved up with it. I wish the same for you! Your uterus and baby will be doing a lot of growing going forward...

So, don't lose hope...things can change. For me, it helped to know there was nothing I coud do to change it...and that there were only things I could avoid (lifting, straining, sex) to prevent complicating matters.

I know it is much easier said than done, but take a deep breath and try not to stress too much,

--Paula

Don't freak out.  Do some reading about placenta previa; there are risks involved but there's also a chance it could resolve.  My SIL and I were pregnant at the same time, both having our 2nd child and no problems with the first.  We were both diagnosed with marginal placenta previa.  Hers moved by the end of the pregnancy.  Mine didn't and I had a csection.  I was more scared of the csection because my first was vaginal.  But the good news was that I got to meet my baby at 38 weeks because of the previa and csection.  The surgery went fine.  Jeremy was working a little hard to breathe so they kept him in the NICU overnight to monitor him.  But he was/is healthy and beautiful.  Don't worry; it's not good for the baby.  Just study up so you can be prepared on what to expect.  Good luck. 

Tra

I had a complete placenta previa with Kaden.  By the time I was 38/39 weeks it had moved completely.  That's strange that they told you you WOULD need it, not might need it though, so perhaps there's more to the story (you'd think they'd all be sitting down there, due to gravity, ya know?).  Read up, and then ask lots of questions at your next visit.  Many times they put you on sex restriction with placenta previa, so please talk to your doctor about that too.  Sometimes even bedrest, if there's spotting or contractions.  It sounds like you need more info for sure.  It can resolve though, I'm proof.  Good luck!
-Donna

Oh! I'm so glad yours moved! It gives me some hope :)