Placenta

[bushbabykatie]

Hi :) I'm currently 28 weeks, 3 days pregnant. I had a 28 week growth scan on Tuesday at exactly 28 weeks. Everything seemed fine. The baby is growing correctly and there was nothing said. When I saw the midwife after the scan she said something about my placenta. I didn't understand what she meant, but I thought that I would check my notes when I go home and can see from there. I don't understand what it means. It says 'Anterior placenta, not low. However there is a small accessory lobe on the posterior wall which appears to touch the internal os. Rescan at 34 weeks to re-assess'. I've tried to research but I keep getting different things. I was wondering if anyone understands what it means, or even what part of it means. Sorry if I sound stupid!!

Thank you :)

Most of your placenta is at the front, but there's an extra 'island' of placenta on the back and they're connected. This is the bit that's low. If it's touching the internal OS, this means that if it hasn't moved by your extra scan at 34 weeks, you'll need a CS.

I have the same thing, I'm having a scan at 36 weeks to assess whether anything's moved. My consultant seemed to think it unlikely with the lobe, TBH. Doesn't bother me at all as had a low placenta last time and a lovely ELCS delivery. I'm not impressed that this wasn't all properly explained to you though!

I've got an extra lobe too. The sonographer said to make sure the mw knew when I gave birth as they have to make sure they get both bits out. My placenta wouldn't deliver first time round so it does concern me that now they have to remove two bits! I think it's quite rare.

They like it to be nice and high and not over your cervix as you'll probably need a cs due to risk of bleeding.

Thank you very much for your help. It's made me understand now and eased my worried. Thank you again :)