Re: Posterior Placenta Previa

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> I have a question concerning Placenta Previa. I have searched the
> archives and did not find a response to someone with a posterior
> placenta. Mine is posterior, is located aprox. 1 cm away from the
> cervical os with a high concentration of vessels in that area. I have
> been planning a home birth. My midwife would like me to see her
> covering physician due to the placenta problem. I am 31 weeks and have
> had no bleeding. My question is do you feel it necessary to go ahead
> and see an ob/gyn and if so, do you feel there is still a possibility of
> my having a vaginal vs. sectional birth?
>

Yes, absolutely necessary to visit your OB if it's highly vascular and posterior, 1 cm from internal Os. You should get a repeat Scan done by 34-36 weeks and if remains same, possibility of C/section is very high. In any case home delivery is not advisable.

Dr.Amit Sengupta, MD; Ph.D. This is for educational purpose only

Thank you, Melissa >

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