Question 1

is a low placenta dangerous ?

Accepted Answer

Placenta praevia: Hi, it depends how long along you are, if you are before wk 20, then no worries as the baby grows the Placenta moves up, but if u r at wk 20 or higher then it's called placenta praevia which could be partial or complete, although still at this stage placenta could move away from cervix and allow for baby to be born vaginally if not then C/section needs to be done. Praevia increases risk of bleedin

Question 2

what does thick placenta means?

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Good question: In general, great than 4 cm.  It's thought to be due to various intrauterine infections and increased fetal morbidity and mortality.  The literature is all over the place, however.  If baby is growing fine, that's all that's important.

Question 3

any exercise to move up your placenta?

Accepted Answer

Kegel: Kegel exercises may help maintain the pelvic floor.

Question 4

is a low lying posteria placenta a concern?

Accepted Answer

Monitor closely: A low lying placenta can sometimes cause problems in normal and complicated pregnancies. It is something that your doctor will likely monitor closely and direct you on any changes to your pregnancy plan if applicable. Sometimes they can be of no consequence at all so just be sure to follow the direction of your doctor!

Question 5

when does the placenta start to deteriorate?

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After delivery : As soon as the physician delivers the placenta is delivered

Question 6

what will happen if my placenta doesn't move up?

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C/section: If the placenta is still covering the  inner opening of the cervix to a degree that it may cause life threatening bleeding during delivery, the only remedy is delivery by c/section.

Question 7

are there any exercises to move a low-lying placenta?

Accepted Answer

No: You can not control the location of your placenta. In fact, the placenta does not move at all. The placenta is attached to the uterus and is locked into place.  The uterus grows throughout the pregnancy.  As it grows it will carry the placenta away from the opening of the cervix. Docs often talk about the placenta "moving" as a way of illustrating this complication of pregnancy.

Question 8

potentially bigger then average placenta and baby at 16.5 weeks. is this worrying?

Accepted Answer

Not yet: If you have been tested for gestational Diabetes and are negative, then at 16.5 weeks there is a long way to go in the pregnancy to worry.

Question 9

does thc cross the placenta?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, thc crosses the placenta.  When pregnant women smoke marijuana, there is an increased risk for premature birth and lower birth weight, length and head circumference. Babies that are born prematurely or with low birth weight have higher rates of infant deaths, learning problems or other disabilities.

Question 10

placenta posterior is good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Neither : It's just a normal variation. It's neither good or bad, it just is.

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