Low Placenta

[K82]

I had my 20 week scan on Monday & was told I have a very low lying placenta, he advised it may move up but I've been booked in for another scan at 36 weeks. Has anyone else had this? What is the likelihood of it moving up? I didn't want a C section but I guess this isn't my choice now....

[warpig3]

Hi K8, at around 20 weeks my placenta was described as lowlying frontal and I had a natural birth, no problems. It was never mentioned that it had moved up. All it did as far as I am aware of was dull down the baby's kicking.

[shaunzy]

hiya, i was told that i had a low lying placenta at my 20weeks scan and if it didnt move up i may have to have a c-section.
I had to go for a scan recently when i was 34weeks gone to check it had moved up to clear where the babies head needs to come out of, which it has, so a natural birth is on the cards for me.
I'm 35weeks gone today.
Don't worry about it, as its a very common thing and in most circumstances, moves up.
Good luck x

[chelsea78]

Hi there k82,
I had low placenta and was told same as you i went back 34wk scan and placenta had moved apparently its a very normal thing, im sure your be fine and placenta will move by your nxt scan. Good Luck

[onlyme26]

hi, i had exactly the same thing, i went for my scan (34 weeks) about 2 weeks ago and everything was fine, the placenta was no longer a problem and im having a natural birth,

it is worrying, tho the midwifes played it down alot, but thats because the % of cases that recify them selves is enormous,

try not to worry either way, i was told that even if i had to have a c-section there is no added risk to the baby and just not to worry about it, basically the baby has to come out before the placenta and if its lying low they have to perform a c-section to make sure the baby comes first etc etc m sure they explained this,

but as mine did and most others it will probabilly be ok by 34 weeks

good luck xx

[sara3]

me too, me too! mine moved too.. don't panic :o)

[K82]

Thank you everyone. I read up on it more last night & it is very common. I'm going to not worry too much as what will be will be! Thanks again all x