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32 weeks and have placenta previa. I'm scared I'm going to die?

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Babydust250888 · 20/05/2022 18:14

I know this may sound really unreasonable but I've always had anxiety about labour as it is. I was told at my 20 week scan my placenta was reaching my cervix but there was a good chance it would move by 32 weeks.
It hasn't moved and is now covering it and I'm being given a elective c section at 38 weeks.

My doctor and sonographer were so blasé about it all, barely told me about what I should stop doing in terms of exercise etc. I had to ask them.
My consultant told me the risks of bleeding too much and now I'm so so scared I will bleed to death or go into early labour and bleed.

I'm 32 weeks and have only had 1 episode of a tiny bit of brown spotting on my underwear which they boiled down to irritated cervix. I've cut out sex and orgasms now.

I just don't know how to feel better or be positive about this

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StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 20/05/2022 18:18

I would trust their blase nature. They dont seem worried so I would try and take comfort from that.

If information is what you need then you need to ask more about that - likely senarios and how they deal with them.

Imogensmumma · 20/05/2022 18:23

It’s quite common, I had it but mine apparently moved from the cervix by week 30. All my Dr said was you if it didn’t move it would have to be c section. That’s why they are calm it’s ok if it has to be c section it has to be…. You’ve got this mumma

QuebecBagnet · 20/05/2022 18:25

I’m a midwife and have looked after a lot of women having elective lscs for placenta previa and have never been worried beforehand that one of them was going to die. For the majority blood loss is within normal limits and for people bleeding a bit heavier there are drugs available which will be ready and can be quickly given. Please try not to worry.

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Babydust250888 · 20/05/2022 18:27

Everything I've read tells me I'll bleed so much and it's just really scaring me. I knoe there's a risk of blood loss but this sounds much more serious than the doctors led me to believe..

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cottagegardenflower · 20/05/2022 18:32

Undetected it is life threatening, but they know it is there as do you, so its monitored and quite safe. If you have any signs of labour you go in immediately and don't take no for an answer. Try not to worry, its known about so you will be fine.

User3568975431146 · 20/05/2022 18:32

It's more of a risk to your baby. I'm sure it'll be fine but you must put your child's needs ahead of your own!

Dolallytats · 20/05/2022 18:37

I had this, but had really heavy bleeding and stayed in hospital for the majority of the pregnancy. Like you, I was scared that I would bleed to death.... it looked like a massacre every time it happened. I was also petrified that my baby wouldn't survive. My placenta did move, but the bleeding didn't stop.

However, the doctors, midwives and nurses were brilliant. When I wasn't in hospital I was not allowed to leave my home and, if I started bleeding I was to go straight back to the hospital. I was scanned every time I had a bleed.

Despite this (and a trainee doctor being impressed by a blood clot he removed that was the size of his hand!!), my little boy is now a wonderful 14 year old.

What always surprised me was the amount I could bleed without needing a blood transfusion.
I know it's really scary, but the medical teams know what they're doing. If you need any answers about how to deal with this, don't be afraid to ask them, they really won't mind.

Only 6 weeks to go until you meet your beautiful baby!! Good luck

onlywork55 · 20/05/2022 18:40

User3568975431146 · 20/05/2022 18:32

It's more of a risk to your baby. I'm sure it'll be fine but you must put your child's needs ahead of your own!

What? Nothing in the OP suggests she is not putting her child’s needs first.

Dolallytats · 20/05/2022 18:40

Sorry, my post was supposed to reassure you, but I've just reread it after posting and it sounds horrific.

What I was trying to say was, the doctors and midwives know what they are doing and you wi be fine x

Wolfiefan · 20/05/2022 18:41

The doctors will have read far more about it than you. Avoid scare stories. Feel better because it’s been spotted and you have a plan to ensure a safe delivery. Good luck!

Imsittinginthekitchensink · 20/05/2022 18:47

I had an undiagnosed placenta previa that was only discovered during my csection. I had no signs beforehand and there were no issues during the section because of it.

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Babydust250888 · 20/05/2022 18:53

What a ridiculous uneducated assumptive comment. My child is absolutely fine thanks, she weighs 4.3 pounds already and it's not a risk to her as much as it is to me. I have a posterior placenta firstly so at no point will her supply be cut off and If I had the impression my baby was in danger more than me then this post would be about that.
Also, it's people like you that dismiss the importance of a mother as a mother and as an individual after she has a baby.
Disgusting

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Babydust250888 · 20/05/2022 18:56

@User3568975431146
What a ridiculous uneducated assumptive comment. My child is absolutely fine thanks, she weighs 4.3 pounds already and it's not a risk to her as much as it is to me. I have a posterior placenta firstly so at no point will her supply be cut off and If I had the impression my baby was in danger more than me then this post would be about that.
Also, it's people like you that dismiss the importance of a mother as a mother and as an individual after she has a baby.
Disgusting

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GoldenEclipse · 20/05/2022 18:58

Calm down @Babydust250888 .

ReformedWaywardTeen · 20/05/2022 18:59

I had placenta previa and didn't know until my waters broke at 27 weeks and I had my DC a week later.
That DC is 14 now and I'm old and grey down to them but otherwise very much alive.

They know what they're doing. They will be monitoring you more now and I'm sure the first sign of anything they will bring you in.

I had an emergency C Section but it actually went more smoothly than one I had as an elective! They've very quick and thorough.

One thing you need to do is stay calm as you can, don't Google stuff and ask question if you're not sure. Lots of rest too.

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Babydust250888 · 20/05/2022 19:02

@GoldenEclipse I'm calm :)

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Babydust250888 · 20/05/2022 19:03

@ReformedWaywardTeen Thanks a lot for the reassurance, that must have been so scary for you. I'm so glad you and your children are all good

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Babydust250888 · 20/05/2022 19:04

@Dolallytats oh bless you, nono it was definitely reassuring hun. I'm happy everything turned out well for you

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Downbythebayy · 20/05/2022 19:16

I had placenta previous so had a c section. I needed a blood transfusion but wasn’t even aware of it till after, it was so chilled and nothing to worry about.

please don’t worry you will die, labour can be very scary and even more so with placenta previa but you are in good hands 😁it’s also good they know about it now and you don’t go into spontaneous labour!
good luck! X

worriedparent12 · 20/05/2022 19:35

It will be fine, don't worry xx they deal with cases like yours every day in the hospital. For them it's a routine procedure and they know what do

Garman · 29/05/2022 19:59

I had placenta previa, baby born by emcs at 34 weeks. The important thing to remember and do is that the bleeds get progressively worse if they do happen, it might not happen at all. But the bleeds start out small and then get bigger, as my consultant said the placenta gives off warnings so you and they usually have time to deal with it safely.

MumChar · 09/06/2022 20:52

Hi @Babydust250888 I hope you are feeling ok. I had complete placenta previa and felt exactly the same as you, I was petrified something was going to go wrong.

But I now have a lovely little 4 month old and I can assure you the doctors are prepared for everything.

I did have a previous c section scar which perhaps made it more risky, but they knew there was likely to be more blood loss so they were super prepared for every eventuality, with everything and everyone on hand just in case. I did end up having a blood transfusion (first of all I think they gave me my own blood recycled which I didn't know was possible) but it was fine. They stopped the bleeding at the time but they also used something called a bakri balloon as an extra precaution. I didn't have any bleeding towards the end of pregnancy but they still delivered at 37 weeks 2 days.

I feel very hypocritical saying this but try not to worry, everything will be fine in the end!

fcukyoubitch · 11/06/2022 15:51

@Babydust250888 how are you

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