PLACENTA ACCRETA - Can anyone shed any light on this?

[MonicaFree]

I'm 20 wks + 1 with second DC. Didn't have a nuchal fold test at my 1st scan (in Edinburgh so not offered it) but two weeks ago my bloods came back with hormone results giving me high risk of Downs. I agreed to an amnio and although the results for Downs have come back clear, the scan done during the amnio seemed to suggest I have placenta accreta. (They didn't actually tell me this at the time, I just found out when I had a bleed on Boxing Day and was admitted to hospital for observation overnight. The consultant asked if I knew why I was booked in for another scan and basically told me it was because I might have to have a hysterectomy with my c-section. )

I've now spoken to my midwife and done a bit of research on accreta and I'm getting quite scared. Actually, I've gone from shock to terror as I realise that the worst thing isn't me not having any more children but me haemorraging to death. Gulp.

Anyone with any experience of accreta? I'd be really grateful to hear it. Thanks.

BABYD, how did you get on with your appointment?

Following the advice I got on this thread I have now seen my GP and have a referral to see a consultant from the same hospital where I gave birth. She is going to get a copy of the notes from the actual procedure, so hopefully that will shed light on what actually happened to me and whether or not it was actually accreta. She can also give me a good idea of the actual risks involved with another pregnancy. I feel much better knowing that i am finally going to get some answers, even though I know that I might not like what I am told!!