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Scan Report Showing Fetal Presentation In Breech, Placenta Posterior. What Does It Mean?
Pls, I had my scan yesterday and the result goes like this: foetal presentation is breech. What does that mean? Also, foetal lie is unstable lie. What does that mean? Also,internal OS is closed. Anything to worreid on that? Also, placenta is posterior. Is it normal? Also, my assessement statement is single viable foetus, unstable breech
Mon, 6 May 2013
Thanks for posting your query.
To begin with I need to know how far you are into pregnancy.
Breech ( baby bottom down) and unstable (changing) presentation is very common during mid pregnancy.
As long as the placenta is not low and the baby has no structural abnormalities, there s usually no cause for concern as in your case.
The baby keeps moving inside the uterus , so the position can keep changing.
If the baby remains in breech position even after 36 weeks, your doctor may suggest turning the baby around. If you are not keen on this procedure, you can choose to wait till the due date to give maximum time for baby to turn around naturally.
As for the mode of delivery, if baby remains as breech , its safer for you and baby to deliver by caesarean section. If you want to deliver naturally, your doctor may support your decision after carefully evaluating all risk factors.
Hope this helps.
All the very best.Take care.
To begin with I need to know how far you are into pregnancy.
Breech ( baby bottom down) and unstable (changing) presentation is very common during mid pregnancy.
As long as the placenta is not low and the baby has no structural abnormalities, there s usually no cause for concern as in your case.
The baby keeps moving inside the uterus , so the position can keep changing.
If the baby remains in breech position even after 36 weeks, your doctor may suggest turning the baby around. If you are not keen on this procedure, you can choose to wait till the due date to give maximum time for baby to turn around naturally.
As for the mode of delivery, if baby remains as breech , its safer for you and baby to deliver by caesarean section. If you want to deliver naturally, your doctor may support your decision after carefully evaluating all risk factors.
Hope this helps.
All the very best.Take care.
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