22wks complete placenta previa.. any guidance welcome

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Had my 20wk scan 2 weeks ago, sonographer said placenta was low lying 2.5cm away from OS. She said never do they go further down, only back up.

Today at rescan 22wks (for other reasons) I am told placenta is now completely covering cervix and classed as ‘major placenta previa)

I burst into tears because I really hoped this time around I’d be able to have a VBAC, and now looks unlikely. I was so upset I couldn’t think of questions. Obviously I am scared for my baby’s wellbeing too and also my own.. so many thoughts running through my head like what if something happens to me? I just keep thinking about my daughter and that she needs me more than anyone.

All I was told was to be careful with intercourse and to call 999 if any heavy bleeding

I’ve been reading all sorts of stories online and I’m worried I wasn’t given better advice. I feel almost too scared to move, not to mention I have an active 4yo DD who likes to jump all over. What else do I need to be careful of? What else do I need to avoid?

I can’t believe I have 10 weeks before the next scan and I see a consultant. I am a mess

I had Major Praevia throughout my first pregnancy. Low from the very beginning like yourself. Best advice right now is not to panic or think too much into it. There still is a chance it will move up. I had absolutely no bleeding the entire pregnancy so its not always the case that you will have that. I didn't have intercourse and did try and avoid heavy lifting (although at one point I had to shift 20 x 15kg bags of dog food... im stubborn 😅). Also try keep on top of iron supplements levels and avoid constipation. Have some lactulose handy for the first signs of it. Section was planned for 37 weeks exactly. They had some concerns as my placenta was also anterior and they had to cut through that to get to baby. I lost alot less blood than they were expecting less than some standard sections even and although baby needed a little help with breathing and an overnight NICU stay she was completely fine and has been a dream from the start. Recovery from my section was no problem. Keep an easy grab hospital bag handy just incase and have an idea in your head how things will be managed if you need to stay in hospital at any point but other than that take it easy. Know about the worst case scenario but don't expect it to be your story too as hard as that is💗. If you don't want to wait so long for the next appointment consider a private scan. Often if the placenta is going to move though its at a later time in the pregnancy.