Brief Answer: There is no cause for concern Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Mr XXXXXXX First and foremost let me reassure you, there is no cause for concern. Low lying placenta is seen in 10-20 percent of normal pregnancy and 99% of the placenta migrates upwards. The final normal location of placenta is in upper segment of the Uterus, sometimes it may get implanted in the lower segment. When the fetus and Uterus grows in size it will normally ascend upwards. If the distance of Placenta is more than 2 cm from the internal os( upper end of cervix) then there is no cause for concern. ( Do ask for this measurment in your next follow up scan, Most likely it would have ascended up). The only precaution which needs to be taken is avoid excessive travelling especially road travel in autorikshaw and buses. Ensuring adequate rest and sleeping in left lateral position will be helpful. USEDC means Ultrasound Estimated date of delivery. Cervix is the length of cervical canal, which is adequate and which will form the lower Uterine segment in later months. I would suggest the following 1. Get Ultrasound scan to rule out fetal anamoly( Also known as anamoly scan) at 20 weeks. 2. Placental position can be reassessed in that scan. Being Pediatric Surgeon, I am actively involved in antenatal counselling . I have seen many patients with early pregnancy scan report revealing low lying placenta, In all the cases it has ascended upwards after 20-24 weeks. Its from the experience with patients also my personal experience( My wife too had low lying placenta, she delivered an XXXXXXX in January this year). Ensure that your wife receives Iron, Calcium, Multi-Vitamin supplements, Plenty of oral fluids and well balanced diet. Do get back to me for any further query. Wishing you and your wife safe Parenthood. God Bless Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

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