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[lamamii]

Hi I'm new this.. I'm due June 23, 2013. I was diagnosed with placenta previa at 20 weeks. Anyone else here with the same diagnosis? 

[ulybka312]

Hello Lamami, I was diagnosed with low placenta ( it touches the cervix) But the doctors told me that it can`t be called "Previa" before 24-28 weeks, because until then it can still be pulled by the growing uterus upwards.

I`m 21 weeks now.

[lamamii]

Hi Ulybka312   Well I'm due another ultrasound on the 21 of march I have what they call partial placenta previa. The perinatalogist said he's hoping it will move a few centimeters by the time I get my next u's done if not then I'd have to be on complete bed rest and more than likely a cesarean done. I'm following up with my ob and my high risk ob due my age. So the visits with the perinatalogist is more in depth. So far my baby is Goodall tests have came out normal except with the u's. it's just once you start reading about this it sounds horrible. That I need to make sure I near a hospital because I can hemorrhage at any moment. It just doesn't make me comfortable. I'm not sure if you feel the same. I mean obviously I'm doing and taking things a lot easier but it still sticks to the back of my mind. Do you know what you are having? I'm having a boy. I feel like I'm the one in the area where I live that's having a boy. Lol. I go to my visits and you find out that you're the only one in the lobby that's having a boy hehe. 

[lamamii]

Oops sorry I think I pressed submit too many times lol. I thought my comp froze lol

[ulybka312]

Lamamii, I`m having a girl.

Yeah, I`m pretty scared about the bleeding too. I bled when I was 13 and 14 weeks pregnant, they put me in the hospital, I was so scared... And then, I was in bedrest for a month. Now, the doctor allowed me to get out of bed annd walk and do other things.

I`m due another ultrasound on march 4th, I hope that my placenta will move.

I wish I could have a natural birth, but, because of this placenta, is most likely to have a c section.

And afterall, the bedrest and the c section don`t scare me, all i want is my baby, healthy in my arms :)

[pokeyAC]

I also was diagnosed with placenta previa at 20 weeks.  It is complete.  We are checking again on April 1st.  I read that there is a 90% chance it will move out of the way as the uterus grows.  Those are pretty good odds!  That made me feel a lot less worried.  It can take time to move, so if it hasn't moved by the next ultrasound, I would ask for another one closer to birth just to make sure.  I would prefer to avoid an unneccessary c-section.  I have heard other stories of women who had it move enough for a vaginal birth.

[amlikam]

I had a partial "previa" at 21 weeks, but time 25 weeks came it was gone. Typically partial moves up so early on, I would encourage you to stay positive.

[spotty4]

Hi ladies, I was showing marginal placenta previa at 19.5 weeks.  I was supposed to have another u/s at 23 weeks to see if the placenta had moved.  Well that appointment was just bumped up to today (22.5 weeks) b/c I have been spotting since Monday.  The suspicion was the spotting was owed to the previa.  Sure enough, the u/s showed my placenta has moved up and cleared the cervix!  No more previa!

[lamamii]

Thanks ladies :-)  ya I'm trying to absorb and enjoy my last pregnancy, thru the good and bad.  I'm closing this factory. Hehe. I hope it does move. Could you imagine my last pregnancy going out with a blast with a c-section after having vaginal births lol. I put it in the Lords hands.. One again thank you all :-).

@spotty4, you mentioned you spotted but when the u's was performed your placenta moved? We're you able to do your normal activities or limited?   

[spotty4]

Lamamii, I was never restricted on activities prior to the spotting, even with the known previa. I had had no complications so they ordered no restrictions. Now that I have shown some spotting I have been told to no longer run and keep walking to a minimum, at least while the spotting persists. I see the dr again on March 4 to reevaluate.

[amlikam]

I had no restrictions in movement but was on "pelvic rest"

[ulybka312]

Now I  have only intercourse restriction.

[lamamii]

@spotty yeah that's me with the current restrictions you have including the intercourse. @amlikam I'm the same with the pelvic rest. Ooo @ulybka isn't frustrating?  I know I am lol. 

[amlikam]

Originally Posted by lamamii 

@spotty yeah that's me with the current restrictions you have including the intercourse. @amlikam I'm the same with the pelvic rest. Ooo @ulybka isn't frustrating?  I know I am lol. 

 I asked my OB and Midwives "Does this mean orgasim too?" The OB said he wasn't sure but maybe I could try a mild orgasim fist and see how that is for me.... I was like WTH is a mild orgasim?

[lamamii]

@ Amlikam Hmm mild one? I have an appt on 3/8/13.. I'd have to ask my OB to see what's the difference. Never heard of that. Lol thanks 

[pokeyAC]

I had to see the NP last time because my OB was out that day.  She said we could still have sex just not put anything in the vagina.  It seems they are more concerned with anything touching the cervix or jostling the placenta.  I'm not sure what a mild orgasm is either. 

[spotty4]

How do you not have sex w/o putting anything in the vagina!?  I guess that leaves oral and anal?  And yes, orgasms are all or nothing, at least for me.

[pokeyAC]

Hands work nicely too!    My doctor said no "sexual intercourse" and I had to clarify because, as a lesbian, I have not technically had "sexual intercourse" in about 17 years.  The restriction is still a real bummer for me.  I would think anal would not be advised as it would be putting repeated pressure near the cervix and placenta and could cause some jostling.

[amlikam]

Originally Posted by pokeyAC 

Hands work nicely too!    My doctor said no "sexual intercourse" and I had to clarify because, as a lesbian, I have not technically had "sexual intercourse" in about 17 years.  The restriction is still a real bummer for me.  I would think anal would not be advised as it would be putting repeated pressure near the cervix and placenta and could cause some jostling.

  yeah I am always surprised with the assumption, even though I am in a marriage with the opposite sex. (please no flaming )  We are in a relatively open relationship, though we both have an interest of being primary life partners with each other. However I have been with other women since being married.  I know.... let's talk about pushing boundaries.  So it is always good to clarify. Plus I do practice self love from time to time too...  ok, that might be too much and I really don't mean to throw this tread completely off topic.  

[pokeyAC]

Thanks for sharing, amlikam.  It is always good to clarify.  There is a difference between no sex and no nothing.  I always hear the second trimester is when we feel the most "in the mood" and I would hate for all of us to miss out on that completely.