Hey! I've had my 20 week scan today and the midwife said my placenta is almost covering my cervix. They booked me in at 32 weeks to check again but this is really worrying me as I don't want a C-section. Has this moved for anyone else at this point?
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Yes I had the same thing with my last pregnancy and by my next ultrasound it had moved up and out of the way. And I was able to go on to have a normal delivery.

I have a low laying placenta at 16 weeks. My OB said it’s nothing to worry about right now because the good thing is the placenta will only grow up. It won’t go down any further. So they will recheck me at 21 weeks

My placenta was higher up at 16 weeks but now it's moved down and almost covering my cervix. After reading about it I'm worried 🙉

Same position waiting for the shift. I’m nearly 25 weeks. So time will tell. Remember all bodies are different though. I keep telling my little “bucket” to try and shift it over 😂

Hey! I just had my scan today and was told the same thing. I actually just posted this same question 😂
I was super sad and couldn’t stop crying because I don’t want a c section. But similar to you the sonographer was really calm and said it’s not a major concern. So we can only hope.
Wishing you all the best! x

yes mine was low with my son but it moved thank god x

Thanks everyone for your reply it's reassuring to know its a common thing ☺️

I found out I have this today and I will be rescanned at 32 weeks as well! 9 out 10 placentas move so it’s not an issue! And if you’ve never had any c sections or surgery of the womb before then you’re still classed as low risk! I’m not worrying about it and see it as an extra opportunity to see baby at 32 weeks! And if it doesn’t move then at least you should get to meet baby sooner!!