PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for February, 2001: Re: Placenta Previa

Re: Placenta Previa

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 Feb 2001 12:53:52 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 28 Feb 2001, kris wrote: >
>I've tried to find the answer to this in the archives, but didn't really
>see it. I'm curious to know at what point in a pregnancy does this
>usually go away. I'm only in my 14th week, so I wasn't worried when the
>MFM doc showed me during my ultrasound yesterday, but I didn't think to
>ask about when it might be rechecked and when it usually corrects
>itself.
>
>Also, I'd like to know what restrictions you would put on your patients
>activities if this was found. I've heard bed rest from some, and no
>restrictions from others. I'll go with my doctor's recommendations of
>nothing more strenuous than my water aerobics class (and limit the
>jumping in class), and no vigorous sex. I'm just wondering what others
>do.
>
>If you can help, I'd appreciate it. Thanks, Kris

Kris, The vast majority of placenta previas will clear between 20-30 weeks of the pregnancy. It has been shown that there is no need for restrictions on any activity with a placenta previa prior to 24 weeks gestation unless there are some extenuating circumstances. Normally, the placental position is reevaluated at this 24 week mark for this reason. If it is still present at that point, then precautions regarding activity and sex are given. What is the difference between sex and "vigorous sex"?... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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