hello, i know this post was written ages ago, but i had a scan today at 28wks 4 days and they measured my placenta at 2.6cm and said they were happy with anything past 2.5cm. This made me feel OK but now after reading this post I am all worried again. I would prefer not to have a c-section and it is my first baby, no other problems at all so far.
I can only hope that it moves further away when i have another scan at 34 weeks. They sonographer did say that as the baby's head grows it can push the placenta furter away from the cervix. If anyone else has had any experience with this i would love to hear from you!
My Ob was/is more than happy to let me have a natural birth based on the information that placenta was 2.5cm from cervix. This decision was based on the fact the baby's head was already engaged, and I had a quick, uncomplicated birth with DS.
However, I had another scan today which indicates that the placenta is definitely more than 4cm from cervix . Not sure if this is the reason for the substantial move (no one seemed to think it would move much beyond 3cm since last scan), but I've had weekly acupuncture sessions with some moxabustion (won't go into detail but the moxa complements acupuncture).
Anyway, I've got another Ob appt on Friday, and I'm sure she'll welcome the placental move. But, all-in-all, even though I was on track to deliver naturally, this just confirms the fact.
Missem - I can only advise that you don't worry yourself too much at this point (though I know from experience it does play on your mind a bit). There really is plenty of time for the placenta to move and I've discovered every Ob is different in their approach. Maybe talk it over with your Ob at next appt and see where he/she sits on the subject.
i was diagnosed with a grade 4 placenta previa at 18 week scan - my placenta completely covered the cervix and we had been having regular bleeds since 15 weeks into the pregnancy. I am now 30 weeks and 4 weeks ago my placenta moved 2.6cm which my OB is completely happy with. I was and still am having a c-sec after my placenta tore away with DD, but I do believe that 2.6cm shows that the placenta is clear of the cervix.
I think the OB will just keep monitoring anyone with low lying placentas to make sure and I know they will often scan right up to the last minute if they can.
Hope that anyone with a low lying is doing well ... my post doesnt answer much but i just wanted to share my thoughts as I have been the highest and scariest grade with being told we would have early delivery to it moving and things calming down - just shows pregnancy is never easy is it !!!!
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. Not sure if this is the reason for the substantial move (no one seemed to think it would move much beyond 3cm since last scan), but I've had weekly acupuncture sessions with some moxabustion (won't go into detail but the moxa complements acupuncture).
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