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Is It Possible For The Placenta To Move Up And Later Cover The Cervix Again?

I am currently 31 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed with complete previa in my 19th week. I was then sent to a high risk OBGYN at 21 wks and the placenta was over the cervix 2.38 cm. A few weeks later a vaginal u/s was done and it only measured .86. I had a small red bleed on January 15th. I then had a dark red old blood bleed on Jan. 31st & Feb. 4th. Nothing since then. I just recently started having contractions this Wed. and am still having them 5-8 minutes apart. I had them check to see if the placenta had moved away from the cervix because I wasn t bleeding with the contractions and they are now saying that it is covering the cervix at 2.46cm? Is it possible for it to move up and I got bigger & more weeks along it move back across the cervix again?
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Hello, and I hope I can help you today.

First of all, at this time if you currently have a placenta previa and are contracting, your situation is very grave. The gradual dilation of your cervix can all of a sudden cause hemmorhage which can make both you and the baby lose a lot of blood, and even cause death of the fetus.

So yes- it is true that if your pregnancy went to full term the placenta may move, but if you are having a short cervix and contractions and they do not stop you will need emergency cesearan delivery.

So it is imperative that you be treated to stop your premature contractions. I recommend you consult as soon as possibile with a high-risk OB or go to the hospital for evaluation of your contractions.

I am sorry that my answer may alarm you but I want to make sure you and your baby are as safe as possible. Please consult with your local doctor so you may get immediate care.

I wish you and your baby the best for the rest of your pregnancy.

Take care, Dr. Brown
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Is It Possible For The Placenta To Move Up And Later Cover The Cervix Again?

Hello, and I hope I can help you today. First of all, at this time if you currently have a placenta previa and are contracting, your situation is very grave. The gradual dilation of your cervix can all of a sudden cause hemmorhage which can make both you and the baby lose a lot of blood, and even cause death of the fetus. So yes- it is true that if your pregnancy went to full term the placenta may move, but if you are having a short cervix and contractions and they do not stop you will need emergency cesearan delivery. So it is imperative that you be treated to stop your premature contractions. I recommend you consult as soon as possibile with a high-risk OB or go to the hospital for evaluation of your contractions. I am sorry that my answer may alarm you but I want to make sure you and your baby are as safe as possible. Please consult with your local doctor so you may get immediate care. I wish you and your baby the best for the rest of your pregnancy. Take care, Dr. Brown