Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is There A Chance Of Placenta Going Back To Its Normal Position?
Hello,My name is Alexandra,I am 21 years old,and I'm 29 weeks pregnant.At 20 weeks ultrasound doctor told me my placenta seems to be posterior,and covering os.I ask her what that means and she said"well in this case we are talking about caesarean section",and then she told me have more rest don't work hard and any bleeding you may observe,please contact the hospital.That scared me a lot.I got a 32 weeks scan rebooked but i am going crazy thinking about what will happen.My question is:In some cases placenta is going back to normal at the end of the pregnancy?I don't have at this moment any bleeding and i did not have at all before
Tue, 15 Jul 2014
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Yes, some times in early months of pregnancy low lying placenta are diagnosed, & in these cases there is chance of placenta shifting back ( because of the uterine growth) & take a riskfree place.
- But in your case, when your doctor has commented that the placenta is covering the os- it may not shift it's position.
_ It's good that you don't have bleeding all these days.
- you should go for your next scan bravely-
- If it has shifted ,well & good,
- But if it has not--nothing to worry about. you will be taken for a planned LSCS & a safe child birth will follow.
- continue to follow doctor's advice strictly, & be ready to welcome your baby!
Thanks.
I understand your concern.
Yes, some times in early months of pregnancy low lying placenta are diagnosed, & in these cases there is chance of placenta shifting back ( because of the uterine growth) & take a riskfree place.
- But in your case, when your doctor has commented that the placenta is covering the os- it may not shift it's position.
_ It's good that you don't have bleeding all these days.
- you should go for your next scan bravely-
- If it has shifted ,well & good,
- But if it has not--nothing to worry about. you will be taken for a planned LSCS & a safe child birth will follow.
- continue to follow doctor's advice strictly, & be ready to welcome your baby!
Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Caesarean section
Loading Online Doctors....