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Placenta Previa (Low Lying Placenta)

Dealing with a Low-lying Placenta

By Cecelia A. Cancellaro

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managing placenta previa Holly Faubion of Austin, Texas, was 12 weeks pregnant with her third child when she was diagnosed with placenta previa during a routine ultrasound. The news came as a shock, but Faubion was encouraged to learn that in many cases this condition corrects itself as pregnancy progresses.

"My doctor said no sex and no heavy lifting, but otherwise I could continue on as normal until my next ultrasound, which was scheduled for my 28th week," says Faubion.


	Most pregnancies affected by placenta previa will result in Cesarean births, often before labor begins.

Placenta previa refers to a placenta that covers all or part of a pregnant woman's cervix and can lead to excessive bleeding, which can be dangerous to both mother and baby. "Placenta previa is estimated to occur in approximately one in 250 pregnancies," says Dr. Traci Kurtzer, an OB/GYN with ENH Medical Group in Deerfield, Ill.

Very often, however, placentas that cover or lie close to the cervix in the early weeks of pregnancy (also referred to as low-lying placentas) often move upward as the baby and the uterus grow. "A diagnosis of low-lying placenta is found in 5 to 6 percent of all early pregnancy ultrasounds," says Dr. Kurtzer. "Over 90 percent of these resolve by term just by continued growth of the uterus and stretching of the lower uterine segment."

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wiraayu says

1 week, 1 day ago

I had a low lying placenta in 28 weeks is there a risk n this is my 2nd child.im worried

Anonymous says

January 7, 2010

I had placenta previa with my firstborn, and due to excessive bleeding and contracting, I delivered him at 32 weeks. needless to say, he is 2 1/2 and healthy as can be! I am currently 13 weeks pregnant with my second, and a little scared to go through this again, but at least I know everything will be fine. It's scary at the time, but with todays technology, everything will be ok :o)

Anonymous says

August 14, 2009

I was also diagnosed at 18 weeks and now I am 20 weeks. Its been tough because I do a ton of bending at work and I feel like if I continue working my condition may never improve. I know that I am restricted to no sex and no heavy lifting but will I be ok with my consistent bending which puts pressure on my abdomen?

Karen says

August 4, 2009

Hi all i was diagnosed with this condition just yesterday the news came as a shock made me real scared as it's my first .. Im 18 weeks and just want to say these aricles really do help you learn more about this condition.So pls do read through as it may help you on the long run. GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS u all

Anonymous says

July 23, 2009

I am 26 weeks and was diagnosed at 19 weeks!!!! It's hard but worth it :) Good luck to you (Erica K) and your little one.

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