Dear Archie,

Had my u/s yesterday and it’s a Boy. The doc saw the baby’s measurements and said the growth is fine.

She also remarked that my placenta is a bit low and said there is nothing to worry though and it will eventually move up. She told me to report if there is any spotting/bleeding. Wanted to ask her should I exercise any caution etc but yesterday she seemed to be in a hurry, generally she is very patient and answers my queries very well. Now I am 21 wks, the doc told me that there may be another u/s at 32-34 wks just to see whether the placenta has gone up.

According to whatever I have read in books or at this site it says that low lying placenta is common and as the stomach expands/becomes big the placenta will move above. Is my understanding right Archie?

Please let me know if I have to exercise caution etc. Awaiting your reply.

Thanks in advance,

Leo
archie replied. you have lot of time for placenta to move upward and yes your understanding is somewhat correct.

your ultrasound between 32-34 weeks will tell more about. Till then take things easy and do not lift anything, take enough bed rest as possible, drink fluids and keep hydrated.

archie