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At my 18week ultrasound my dr told me my placenta was low on my cervix, can i still have a vaginal delivery and what can i do to help my placenta rise?

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Dr. Christina Adberg answered

Probably and nothing: The vast majority of low lying placentas discovered at 18 weeks resolve spontaneously prior to term. There is nothing you can do to help it.

Answered 2/2/2014

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A member asked:

At my 18week ultrasound my dr told me my placenta was low on my cervix, can i still have a vaginal delivery and what can i do to help my placenta rise?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christina Adberg answered

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