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Ultrasound Shows Low Lying Posterior Placenta. Normal?
Hi ,yesterday i had my 18th week ultrasound and the report says my placenta is posterior low laying. As per the doctors report they mentioned that - Single live fetus with changing lie average GA-19 W . placental up to i os / low laying .what does it mean is it normal? i want to know that i can lie in supine position .this is my first baby.and also i want to know the chances for normal delivery in my case?
Thu, 31 Oct 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
A low lying posterior placenta does not cause any problems unless the lower end of the placenta covers the internal os. There are chances of mild bleeding during the pregnancy.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
A low lying posterior placenta does not cause any problems unless the lower end of the placenta covers the internal os. There are chances of mild bleeding during the pregnancy.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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