Causes of low-lying placenta

Low-lying placenta is a common abnormal pregnancy. It can cause bleeding in late pregnancy. It can be said to be the most serious complication of late pregnancy. If the low-lying placenta is not properly handled, it will not only affect the healthy growth of the fetus, but also affect the lives of the mother and child.

What is a low lying placenta?

A low-lying placenta is a type of placenta previa, which can be divided into three types: complete placenta previa, partial placenta previa, and low-lying placenta. When a pregnant mother has a low-lying placenta, she should carry out proper lifestyle care, but avoid any excessive exercise, such as running, jumping, etc., and some postures are definitely not suitable.

For example: squatting. Pregnant women already have a protruding abdomen, and their lower limbs bear a lot of pressure, so it will be more difficult to do squatting. For pregnant women with a low-lying placenta, if they squat, the cervix will dilate, and the embryo located lower will be stretched, causing separation and bleeding. Therefore, for pregnant women with low-lying placenta, squatting is definitely not a good idea.

Causes of low lying placenta

Generally speaking, if the pregnant mother is an older woman (over 35 years old), and has uterine malformations, uterine fibroids, scars, etc., the chance of developing a low-lying placenta will increase. In addition, the probability of such a situation occurring will be greatly increased for pregnant women who have given birth to multiple children or have a history of low-lying placenta. When the pregnant mother belongs to one of the above-mentioned situations, she needs to pay more attention. In addition, because the placental detachment surface of a low-lying placenta is close to the external cervical opening, bacteria can invade the placental detachment surface from the vagina, coupled with postpartum anemia and weak constitution, it is very easy to have puerperal infection. In addition, the mortality rate of premature infants and perinatal infants will also increase. Therefore, pregnant mothers with low-lying placenta should pay attention to rest, avoid excessive fatigue, and do not use excessive force when changing positions, including when defecating. Prevent constipation and sexual intercourse. If you notice bleeding, go to the hospital immediately.

What should I pay attention to when having a low-lying placenta?

Low-lying placenta is a common condition and many pregnant women suffer from this symptom. So what should you pay attention to if you have a low-lying placenta? Let us explain it to you today!

1. Do an ultrasound every 4 weeks during pregnancy

Pregnant women with low-lying placenta must undergo B-ultrasound examination on time. Experts recommend that you go to the hospital for a checkup every 4 weeks during pregnancy.

2. Strictly observe the patient's condition

Pregnant women with low-lying placenta must pay close attention to their condition. If a pregnant woman has heavy bleeding, repeated bleeding, or is about to give birth, she should consider terminating the pregnancy depending on the situation.

3. Appropriately choose cesarean section to terminate pregnancy

After 35 weeks of pregnancy, the frequency of uterine physiological contraction increases, and the bleeding rate of low placenta increases significantly, which poses a great risk to both the fetus and the pregnant woman. Therefore, at 36 weeks of pregnancy, it is necessary to start checking whether the fetus's lung development is complete. If it is complete, choose cesarean section to terminate the pregnancy.