Low lieing placenta at 20 week scan

I was told this at my 20 week scan. It is called placenta previa. I also have a rescan at 30 weeks too. They say 90% of the time the placenta moves by the next scan so you do have hope that it will and you will be able to continue your birth plans. Try not to stress though, i know its hard .. there is nothing you can do unfortunately until next scan. Just take it easy to avoid any further complications xx

I was told the same yesterday, they couldn't book my scan until closer to 35 weeks though... hopefully they all move 🤞🏻

Mines low lying in this pregnancy too, as above, it should move. If it doesn’t, it can prevent a vaginal birth depending on just how low it is. They’ll check at a rescan and all should be fine, and if not, they will make a plan for delivering baby. Hopefully you can have your home birth!

I was told this at my 20 weeks scan and she said 80% of the time it does move. But if it doesn’t then they can help you make a plan about what’s going to happen x

I found out I have a lower lying placenta yesterday too, I was told it needs to be 2cm away from your cervix opening for them to feel comfortable to allow a natural birth, otherwise you risk the chance of giving birth to the placenta first, mines currently 1.4cm. I was am being rescanned at 32 weeks to see if it has moved up as my womb stretches, if not I was told I would be rescanned again at around 34-36 weeks and if it’s not in the correct position by then I would need a scheduled c-section before 39 weeks as they can’t risk me going into labour naturally beforehand. FYI I was also told no sex whilst we wait to see if the placenta has moved up as it could risk placental abruption due to the proximity to the cervix. I would speak to your midwife if you are unsure of anything 😊 xXx

Oh I was also told that 9 out of 10 women’s placentas have moved up enough by their rescan, so you will most likely be able to have the home birth you would like 😊 I’m am just going to work on a birth plan for each option just in case xXx

I’ve been told the same. Has anyone been told of any precautions to take? I was doing my research and I’ve read you need to have complete rest and avoid sex etc due to the risk of heomarrage?

You don’t need complete rest unless your doctor has specifically advised it- in most pregnancy research papers it’s been found to not really change anything for most pregnancy related conditions.
I’m on pelvic rest (no sex) but I have been for other reasons before I found out that my placenta is currently less than 10mm from my cervix.
If you weren’t given any advice when it was found, then I would double check with your midwife.

Thankyou for all this advice and info. Just a worry as I had it all planned in my head for another easy pregnancy. Will defently speak to midwife as soon as i can and see what advice she gives. X

@Sibs mine is 11mm from cervix and I was told no sexual intercourse or even masturbation until after rescan. I was given a leaflet explaining placenta previa (low lying placenta) which mentioned it too. If you were not told to worry then I wouldn't at this point. Maybe just try to limit sexual activity if you can until next scan x

As I say my pelvic rest advice was given long before I knew about my placenta position. If you haven’t been told I wouldn’t worry, and just do as you’ve planned and double check at your next antenatal appointment.