placenta abruption
The u/s that I had today suggested that my placenta is slightly (just a small section) covering my cervix (partial placenta previa), and that as a result, it has started to pull away from the uterine wall near the cervix. Thus, there is a small tear (or placental abruption) near the cervix. Everything I read on placental abruption says that this doesn't usually happen before 20-weeks and yet apparently, this is what I have. The doctor said to take it easy and that 90% of cases resolve themselves as the uterus grows and the placenta is pulled up away from the cervix and the tear heals. I am more than a little stressed, because there is also a risk of miscarriage associated with the abruption. I'd like for once to not have to worry about this pregnancy. . .
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I had placenta previa with my twins. It should not be a huge concern and as your baby grows and moves up, it will correct itself. I had complete placenta previa. It is not what caused my m/c. Try not stress. I know it is hard but it will be ok.
90 per cent sounds like good odds, so try to take it easy. It must be so hard having a constant worry, don\'t you envy those people who sail through pregnancies with no worries???! But it sounds like there\'s a really good chance everything will be fine, so do everything you can to relax. Wishing you all the best xxx
One of my students came in today with the same news, and I shared your odds with her---she was so thankful!!! Keep us posted.