What to do if the placenta is low in 3 months of pregnancy

A low placenta in the third month of pregnancy is a relatively serious symptom. The main reason is that a low placenta can cause repeated vaginal bleeding and affect the production and stability of the fetus. Therefore, for pregnant women with a low placenta in the third month of pregnancy, doctors generally recommend that pregnant women rest in bed. They can rest in the left side lying position, which helps improve the fetus's oxygen absorption. Regular check-ups and refraining from sexual intercourse are also required.

What to do if the placenta is low in 3 months of pregnancy

Generally, the placenta is low, and painless recurrent vaginal bleeding will occur in the late pregnancy. The amount of bleeding is usually not much for the first time. Generally, you should pay attention to bed rest, mostly in the left side lying position. If necessary, oxygen should be inhaled to improve the blood supply to the placenta. Sexual intercourse and vaginal examination are prohibited. Check regularly and follow up if any discomfort occurs.

Generally speaking, natural birth is an option for low-lying placenta, but it must be under the advice of a doctor. If the placenta is found to be low-lying around 20 weeks of pregnancy, it may form and lengthen along with the lower segment of the uterus in the later stages of pregnancy, and the placenta can move upward. If it does, a normal birth can be achieved. If it does not move up, it is placenta previa. There are three types of placenta previa: marginal, partial, and central. Partial and central types cannot be delivered naturally, but marginal type can. However, pregnant mothers with low-lying placenta must go to the hospital for regular prenatal checkups, be hospitalized in time when delivery is approaching, and choose the method of delivery based on their physical condition and the doctor's advice.

Precautions for low placenta

1. Do an ultrasound every 4 weeks during pregnancy

Pregnant women with low-lying placenta must have regular ultrasound examinations. Experts recommend going to the hospital for a check-up every 4 weeks during pregnancy.

2. Closely monitor the condition

Pregnant women with low-lying placenta must pay close attention to monitoring their condition. If a pregnant woman experiences heavy bleeding, repeated bleeding, or is about to give birth, termination of pregnancy should be considered depending on the circumstances.

3. Choose cesarean section to terminate pregnancy at the right time

After 35 weeks of pregnancy, the frequency of uterine physiological contractions increases and the bleeding rate of low-lying placenta increases significantly, which is very dangerous for both the fetus and the pregnant woman. Therefore, at 36 weeks of pregnancy, we should start to check whether the fetus's lung development is mature. If it is mature, we will choose cesarean section to terminate the pregnancy.

Causes of low-lying placenta

Usually, if the pregnant mother is of advanced age (over 35 years old), and has uterine malformations, fibroids, scars, etc., the chance of developing a low-lying placenta will increase. In addition, the chances of this happening are greatly increased for pregnant women who have given birth multiple times or have a history of low-lying placenta. When a pregnant mother falls into one of the above situations, she should pay more attention. At the same time, because the placental detachment surface of a low-lying placenta is close to the external os of the cervix, bacteria can invade the placental detachment surface from the vagina. Coupled with postpartum anemia and weak physical condition, it is easy to get puerperal infection. Moreover, premature and perinatal mortality rates will also increase. Therefore, expectant mothers with low placenta should pay attention to rest, avoid overwork, and do not exert too much force when changing body positions, including when defecating. Avoid constipation and sexual intercourse. Go to the hospital immediately if you notice bleeding.

Possible consequences of low-lying placenta

At the same time, because the placental detachment surface of placenta previa is close to the external cervical os, bacteria can invade the placental detachment surface from the vagina. Coupled with postpartum anemia and weak physical condition, it is easy to get puerperal infection.

Moreover, premature and perinatal mortality rates will also increase.

Keep close observation and follow the instructions of the attending physician.

Pay attention to rest, avoid overwork, and do not use excessive force when changing body positions, including when defecating. Avoid constipation and sexual intercourse. Go to the hospital immediately if you notice bleeding.