What Does My Ultrasound Scan Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 6 Apr 2016

Question: I just gone for ultra sound after 13 weeks of Pregnancy, my reports are showing "Placenta Previa Grade II".... What does that mean? Doctor had warned me for lot of things.... Now i am scared and feeling risk... Please explain me what actually it means? and how can i be out of this?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Placenta migrates upwards with gestation

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Placenta previa grade 2 means that the placenta is lying in the lower uterine segment, and reaching the margin of internal os.
Mostly, the placenta migrates upwards with increasing gestation age, and reaches the upper segment by 24 weeks of gestation.
In 2% cases, the placenta do not migrates upwards and remains as placenta previa.
In this scenario, there are risks of bleeding during pregnancy and the delivery is usually by caesarean section.
I will suggest you not to worry so much now, and get a repeat ultrasound at 20-24 weeks to assess the position of placenta.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (9 hours later)

Hi Mam, Firstly, Just want to ask something whether i should go for complete bed rest as told by my doctor or can i move little distances......Also Mam please tell me about the posture of body which is should kept during the major part of the day.... or should i sit only or lie on bed completely.....

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need of complete bed rest

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, there is absolutely no need of complete bed rest.
You should avoid doing heavy work, lifting heavy things, taking long road trips and avoid intercourse.
These acts can trigger bleeding.
Rest, there is no particular posture for placenta previa patient.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (12 hours later)

Thanks Mam,
Can u help me on what to eat and what not to eat during these days???

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
High protein diet

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, you should take eat high protein diet consisting of milk and milk products, sprouts, peanuts, pulses, roasted grams and eggs and meat( if non vegetarian).
There are no special food to be avoided.
However, avoid eating food outside.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
You can get back to me for further queries by asking a direct question to me on the health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar