Placenta blocks cervix
A previa is when a placenta entirely covers the opening of the cervix into the uterus (internal os). It is a reason for a cesarean section and if bleeding occurs and stops it may be a reason for prolonged bedrest.
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A 28-year old female asked:
I have placenta previa. Just in case it does not block the cervix, can I still deliver vaginally?
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A 37-year old female asked:
I am at 29 weeks and my placenta is covering a little the cervix?
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A 23-year old female asked:
What happens to the baby if the placenta is partially covering the cervix at 36 weeks?
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A 24-year old female asked:
21wks pg, u/s showed low laying placenta, but not covering cervix. Is this cause for concern? Going for follow up in a wk but feeling nervous.
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A 37-year old female asked:
Hello, what is the placenta is forming posteriorly eccentric to the right mean?that mean is it cover on cervix? any chance complete placenta may move?
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A member asked:
Hi. I have a low lying placenta 3cm away from cervix. I am at 32 weeks. Can I deliver vaginally? Thank u
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A 38-year old female asked:
Can placenta previa move closer to rather than away from cervix over time? I had low-lying placenta @14w, marginal previa@20w, partial previa@28w?
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A 23-year old asked:
Recently found out im 13weeks pregnant that im bleeding cause the placenta is blocking my cervix... Is there anything I can do to fix this before baby?
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A 22-year old female asked:
I have placenta previa. Placenta is .5cm away from cervix. Was told no sex. Are orgasms ok?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Placenta 3.8cm from os. Passed 5mm blood clot.OBYGn says not placenta issue as it is not close to os. Do you agree? Thinks it's cervix
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A 34-year old female asked:
How serious is placenta covering cervix @ 17 weeks. 3 early MCs, 2 D&Cs, no birth. No bleeding. What are the chances of placenta NOT moving up ?
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A 21-year old female asked:
If your placenta is completely covering your cervix, can it cause period like cramps & spotting?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Im 15weeks pregnant and the doctor just found out that my placenta is covering my cervix? When does it move?
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A 27-year old female 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?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Placenta previa last u/s at 34 wks. Currently 35+ weeks & i feel lots of pressure on cervix from the baby, should I be aware of anything? Nocurntrestric
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A 31-year old female asked:
Im almost 32wks preg.What Can I do to reduce anxiety as I approach fullterm.Main concern is placenta 2cm only away from cervix & baby is Breech.
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A 23-year old female asked:
Mfm notes: there is no somographic evidence of abnormal placentation. Also, there is a small amount of blood clot overlying the cervix. So im confused do I have a placenta abruption or not? Had a sch but all bleeding stopped & MFM said thats good?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I was masterbating and have a low placenta i felt my cervix with my finger will i be ok im 17 weeks pregnant ?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I am 31 weeks pregnant with a complete placenta previa. What is the likelihood that it will migrate away from the cervix at this point?
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A 19-year old female asked:
I'm 37 weeks pregnant. My placenta is now clear of my cervix, but is close enough that if i dilate, i'll most likely bleed. Is sex safe?
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A 25-year old female asked:
25 weeks pregnant and feeling baby kicks in my vagina/cervix area & in pelvic area. Is there any complications?Placenta is not low lying. Am scared
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A 19-year old female asked:
I'm 38 weeks pregnant. Placenta is now clear of cervix, but close enough that if i dilate, i'll most likely bleed. Is orgasm (w/o penetration) safe?
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A 45-year old female asked:
What are risks of manual cervical checks by the ob during pregnancy? Placenta contamination, preterm labor? Had 2 checks in 2 weeks, cervix is fine.
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A 23-year old female asked:
OBGYNS: Is it safe to have a orgasm with a marginal placenta previa? (not covering the cervix- just low lying). No penetration just clitoral stimulation. MFM didnt seem concerned just said to come back in a few weeks?
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A female asked:
Pain in stomach on one side @ 32 weeks pregnant? I have a low placenta which is partially covering the cervix, last pregnant placenta abruption
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A 25-year old female asked:
25th week of first pregnancy and feeling baby kicks only in the pelvic/ pubic hairline region and sometimes in cervix/vagina. Not low lying placenta.
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A 35-year old female asked:
Can a low lying placenta, possibly covering cervix be cause for spotting and pressure in vaginal area while urinating in early pregnancy?
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A 25-year old female asked:
22 weeks pregnant and feeling baby movements sometimes at the pelvic region and cervix/vagina area. Not low lying placenta. Is it ok to feel so?
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A 31-year old female asked:
36 Weeks 5 days pregnant placenta is posterior and grade 2 is it normal? Without evidence of placenta previa or abruption. Amniotic fluid is normal, cervix 3.4 cm and appears closed?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Normal anatomy scan at 18 weeks except twin As placenta is marginal anterior & there is a very small blood clot over my cervix. Do these things put me at a significant increased risk for miscarriage? MFM just said recheck in 4 weeks. Nervous?
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