Second Trimester of Pregnancy Forum - Low placenta at 20 weeks!

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Q: Low placenta at 20 weeks!

asked by: DarkDesire85 on July 9th, 2009

Experienced User

I have a low placenta which is totally blocking my cervix at 20 weeks pregnant i was also informed at my 12 week scan that my placenta is at the back.My question is what are my chances of a total cervical placenta blockage moving as i progress as ive been told if it doesnt move i have to have a cesarian which i really really dont want i delivered vaginaly with my son and had an excellent recovery,i really hate staying in hospital,and was acctually looking forward to the labour as this will be my last baby,im so dissapointed is there any hope it will move i know theres a good chance a partial covered cervix can correct itself but cant find any sucesses with a complete one thanks for any replys Smile

Replies(3)

Mariee2009

replied on October 13th, 2009

Experienced User

That scary Sad

They thought I had a low lying placenta at 20 weeks too! But they measured it again a few weeks later and Im ok. I have heard some things about that though. Like, the c-section and things, because when you go into labor, the baby is detached from the placenta, and has no oxygen, and the baby has to get out of there quick! I really wish you the best of luck, and I hope everything goes quick and easy for you!!

x0x011

replied on October 20th, 2009

Experienced User

They will follow you up in a few weeks or in the third trimester. There is a good chance that the placenta will be completely clear of the os as your uterus grows.

DarkDesire85

replied on October 25th, 2009

Experienced User

Yes thankyou for the replys,ive had my follow up now and it has moved enough for me to give birth naturally yay!!!

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