Extra lobe of placenta - anyone had experience?

[Goodluckbear]

Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone else had this - at my 20 week scan the sonographer said I have an extra lobe of placenta (like an extra bit but smaller than the main placenta) - so I have a high anterior placenta and then this extra bit posterior.

Anyway, I presume I just have to make sure they see it in my notes that it has to come out too after the baby is born, but then I just saw my midwife and she is arranging for another scan to see what's going on with this extra bit.

Anyone else got this/had this?

Cheers,
GLB

Bump - in case there is anyone else out there who's had this - maybe it is just me!!

I believe the wife of a colleague had it. From what I understand her placenta was two lobes joined by a narrower piece. As far as I know the pregnancy was normal, but she was advised to have a caesarian (baby was breech in the end which was another reason) which she did and everything was fine.

GLB - it's called a succenturiate lobe and is quite common. As your placenta isn't low lying it is of no clinical significance during the pregnancy or labour, it's documented in your notes so the midwife can check it's complete once your third stage is completed. Before you go off and google it remember that if your placenta was low lying there is a theoretical risk of vasa praevia (blood vessels connecting the lobe covering the cx) but that isn't the case for you as the main placental tissue is high and anterior and lobe is posterior. Can't see why your midwife would arrange another scan, as we see it all the time!

Hey Malteser - due date buddy!! I didn't think to post that on the other thread, should've thought of that, I forgot you'd know about this!! That's great, I wasn't bothered by it until she booked an extra scan, but I got the scan appointment letter through the post today and started wondering...

Thanks for that, very reassuring. I'll resist the google, both for my own sanity and that of my colleagues, who probably don't want to see photos of placentas appearing on my screen.

Cheers,
xxx

I had my 20 weeks scan and it found breech position of fetus with posterior placenta within normal limit and additional lobe at anterior position. I am too much worried and panic, if any one know about this plz help me. As i googled about it and am too scared. I will b very thankful.

@Goodluckbear, I know it's been ages since this post, but you've described me exactly. High anterior placenta with a posterior lobe.

In hindsight, is there anything you wish you knew?

Thank you!!!

I've been diagnosed similar with high anterior and small posterior... how did we all do in the end?

Hi @Dancingbiscuit!

My son was totally fine. It’s my understanding that it is really only a problem if it’s down low near the “exit” to the cervix.

I did have to have manual placenta removal, which was unpleasant, but I don’t know if that was in any way related to the extra lobe. Probably not.

I hope all goes well for you! ❤️

Thanks for getting back to me x