Low placenta

Anyone here with a low placenta and don't mind sharing what has been told to them regarding birth?
They found out I have a low placenta at an extra scan at 31 weeks (18mm away from cervix), and I really do not want to have a c section. I will of course if I have to, but I hope not.

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I was told I had placenta praevia at 20 weeks (completely covering the birth canal), and I’m now 33 weeks and it’s completely moved up out of the way! It must be at least 20mm clear of the birth canal so you’re actually on the cusp at 18mm, so I’d request another scan to check around 34 weeks, especially if you really don’t want a c section x

I was diagnosed at 20 weeks. Ive had 2 big bleeds since then and now im being admitted to hospital tomorrow morning and baby is scheduled for a csection Tuesday morning. Ill be 35 weeks exactly 😭

Exactly the same measurement at 18mm at 32 week scan. I was 6mm away at my 20 week scan so it has moved.

Honestly doctors haven’t told me anything about birth yet, but I need to have a 36 week scan. I already know it means a c section if it doesn’t move, but I’m due a consultation soon x

Baby’s also measuring large so have to have extra growth scans as well.

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