Low placenta

We had our 20 week scan (21 weeks pregnant) they explained that during the scan they saw a low lying placenta. I’m worried that I might be forced to have a section and we have been advised to avoid sex? We haven’t been very intimate for the last few weeks due to being uncomfortable and a lower sex drive than before however our next scan is November and trying to figure it out?!

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Did they say anything besides it being a low lying placenta? Low lying can mean lots of different things depending on the dr/ tech. Was it covering your cervix?

I haven’t dealt with this personally but I know a bit about it. If it’s just low lying it may move up enough as your uterus grows. If it’s still in the way a section is much safer. If the placenta is covering the cervix at all a section is a must. They can and will move up a bit so don’t worry as much right now you will have additional scans to see how much it’s moved if at all. The no sex is to prevent against bleeds or placenta abruption. Sending hugs and all the placenta moving vibes!

Low lying placenta, not covering my cervix

I also had this at my 20 week scan so they checked me again at a 32 week scan and it had completely moved, they told me around 90% of the time it just moves as the uterus grows ☺️

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I feel like lots of women in this group are starting to feel similar now 😮‍💨
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I’ve even found myself getting jealous of people on this forum who have had their babies early (which is crazy IK), and the waiting game is really starting to do my head in. There’s plenty of other stuff I could add to the list lol! I don’t remember feeling this aggy with my first but I think it was because I could sleep when I wanted and had a bit more freedom.

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