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What Precautions Should Be Taken For Low Lying Placenta?

Hi , In 20 weeks scan My Dr. told me that I am having low lying placenta and he told me to wait untill 32 weeks scan when we come to know if its still low lying or has moved up. My question is do I need to take any precautions as I worked in aged care facility ?? Thanks
Fri, 19 Aug 2016
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In some women, the placenta attaches low in the uterus and may cover the cervix (low lying placenta). Now you are at 20 weeks of gestation. In most cases, the placenta moves upwards as the uterus enlarges with progress of time. So a watchful wait strategy will be applicable in your case. However, in some women the placenta continues to lie in the lower part of the uterus in the last months of pregnancy. This condition is known as placenta praevia. You may bleed in the second half of pregnancy if placenta continues to lie lower. Bleeding can be heavy and you may need a caesarean section to prevent heavy bleeding during delivery. Keep in contact with your obstetrician and get an ultrasound done at 32 weeks. Further decision will be taken as per ultrasound report.
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What Precautions Should Be Taken For Low Lying Placenta?

In some women, the placenta attaches low in the uterus and may cover the cervix (low lying placenta). Now you are at 20 weeks of gestation. In most cases, the placenta moves upwards as the uterus enlarges with progress of time. So a watchful wait strategy will be applicable in your case. However, in some women the placenta continues to lie in the lower part of the uterus in the last months of pregnancy. This condition is known as placenta praevia. You may bleed in the second half of pregnancy if placenta continues to lie lower. Bleeding can be heavy and you may need a caesarean section to prevent heavy bleeding during delivery. Keep in contact with your obstetrician and get an ultrasound done at 32 weeks. Further decision will be taken as per ultrasound report. Thanks