Grade 4 Placenta

[RachelBailey]

I have been told that I have a low lying placenta and it's grade 4, what does this mean???

[lulumama]

i believe that grade 4 means that the placenta is entirely covering the internal cervical os, that means that your cervix cannot dilate without major blood loss therefore your baby will have to be delivered by planned c.section.

it is most unlikely it will 'move' away from the cervical os before your baby is born

you can call your MW if you are uncertain at all about anything to do with your antenatal care

[southeastastra]

think that means the placenta covers the cervix. i had a level 3. was in hospital from about 32 weeks due to bleeding but it was all fine.

how many weeks are you now?

[lulumama]

you may also be required to stay in hospital as your due date approaches in case your labour starts before your c.section can be done

[RachelBailey]

I'm 35 weeks pregnant have to wait till the 23rd for scan, it's horrible every pain I get I'm panicking

[lulumama]

if you are anxious or scared, please do call the MW or labour ward for any advice.

[southeastastra]

yes call them today if you can

[RachelBailey]

Thanks

[southeastastra]

hope it goes ok