Does low placenta mean no choice but Caesarean?

[woowa]

Am 19+4, just had scan. Have low placenta, though I know it is very possible that it will rise as my uterus grows and it is not covering the exit at the moment!

However, just so I am prepared, if it doesn't rise is C-section the only option? Forgot to ask MW.

Thanks

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Hello woowa, it really depends on how much of the placenta is covering the "exit". If not at all then cs not necessary, if however it is well over the exit then yes cs is the only way to go. I'm presuming the midwife has told you that you will be scanned again around 34 weeks to check on things and a decision will be made then. Good luck

Hi Woowa

I too had a low lying placenta at my 20 week scan and was told in 95% cases they move up and outta the way. And now Ive just had a 36 week scan and it has moved up outta the way

You have a good chance of yours moving as it is only low lying, if it had been placenta previa then these are less likely to move in time.

I was told if it hadnt moved enough, then yes it would be a C-section.

HTH

Thanks, that's really helpful! So, if it doesn't get any lower, things should be ok. Phew!