Should I do anything if I have a low lying placenta?

Question

I went to the ER for issues I was having last night and the doctor there did an ultrasound. I wasn’t able to see the ultrasound, but he said baby looked fine and also that I have a low lying placenta. He was pretty short with his answers and didn’t give me much information other than that. Should I be doing anything for a low lying placenta? For example, no heavy lifting/long distance walking?? I’m worried. I’m 15 weeks along

Answer

Consult your OB or midwife. They’ll give you specific instructions on how to proceed for the best outcome.

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Usually the farther you get along the placenta will move back away from the cervix

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When I had a low lying placenta, they said no lifting over 30 pounds and no rigorous exercise. If it's covering your cervix then you need to avoid intercourse, but if it's just a little low, you don't need to.

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I also have a low lying placenta and it’s really not anything you can do about it, it’s possible for it to fix itself but normally if it’s still lying low after 20 weeks it’s not going to move and will more than likely require you have a c section. Just take it easy

Should I do anything if I have a low lying placenta?

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