unexpected ob appt

Discussion in 'Pregnancy Help' started by mhouse, Jan 17, 2007.

  1. mhouse

    mhouse Well-Known Member

    i went to the ob b/c i thought i had a urinary tract infection, that seems to be ok - the midwife did an u/s b/c she couldnt hear the heartbeats...i found out that my placenta may be low lying and that my babies are identical - two separate sacks though...i'm a little concerned about the placenta, but i'm hoping it moves up...

    the midwife says most of the twin pregnancies are followed at the practice, they only refer out if they need a consult or if there is a problem
     
    mhouse, Jan 17, 2007
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  2. Marie_B

    Marie_B Well-Known Member

    Hi! I just want to let you know that a lot of women here including myself were diagnosed with a low lying placenta (around the same time as you) and has moved up as the pregnancy progressed. Doctors will not even diagnose it as previa until 20 weeks.

    I also see a regular OB. They refer you to a specialist if there are problems with your pregnancy. wishing you a happy and uneventful pregnancy!
     
    Marie_B, Jan 17, 2007
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  3. Marbear

    Marbear Well-Known Member

    Ditto on the placenta. It was mentioned at one appt as "very low lying" and the peri was shocked I hadn't experienced bleeding and cramps from it but I guess it has moved up because I've had mo mention since. It usually moves up as the uterus grows.
     
    Marbear, Jan 17, 2007
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  4. mhouse

    mhouse Well-Known Member

    thanks for the encouragement ladies! i'm trying not to worry too much about it - i'm sure they will monitor me closely, i really like the practice i'm going to...
     
    mhouse, Jan 17, 2007
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  5. Vero

    Vero Well-Known Member

    Hi There,
    I had some mild spotting at 12 weeks and then again at 14 works. I was diagnosed with placenta previa by my OB and was immediately put on bed rest. I'm faternal twins so they each have their own placenta and only one of them is low. I was told by the doctors and others that with time the placenta will move up. But that bed rest is essential since it takes the pressure of my lower abdominal area.
    Try and rest......and try not to worry too much. [​IMG]
    I hope everything works out - warm wishes for you and your family.
     
    Vero, Jan 19, 2007
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  6. Jinger

    Jinger New Member

    I am at 12.5 weeka and have been diagnosed with a low placenta as well. I am wondering if yours did in fact move up?
     
    Jinger, Mar 21, 2007
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  7. mhouse

    mhouse Well-Known Member

    it seems to have move up - last report i peeked at said it was anterior - so up in the front
     
    mhouse, Mar 22, 2007
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