At my ultrasound today the sonographer found that my placenta was lying very low, so low in fact that it's considered "marginal placenta previa". I know what this is through other women on the Shady Grove Graduates page: it's where the placenta is lying on, across, or (in my case) very near to the cervix. This can become an issue later in pregnancy: it can cause heavy bleeding, and the bleeding itself may trigger labor.
Usually this is controlled through bedrest. I won't need bedrest if I don't bleed though, so I am really hoping this placenta decides to cooperate and move up as my uterus grows. I am terrified of bleeding. At this point, I've had OHSS, a morphine drip at 5 weeks pg, 4 surgeries, one lost baby, 2 ovarian cysts, and four gall bladder attacks. I want a free pass from any bleeding during this pregnancy :) Better yet, I just want Liam to grow to term and be born totally healthy. Yes, please!!!
** I just read that this condition is more common in women who've had C-sections or previous uterine surgeries. That septate uterus is the gift that keeps on giving!!!
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