PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for November, 2001: Re: Chorio-amniotic separation

Re: Chorio-amniotic separation

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 17:59:06 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Jessica wrote: >
>I had another ultrasound today, 16W/5D. I was diagnosed earlier with an
>extra section of placenta, and today, the doctor clearly showed me a
>pocket of blood within the layers of the amniotic sac.
>
>He said the separation was a pretty normal finding between 12-16 weeks
>of pregnancy. Growth is terrific, baby is doing great, but he said he
>wants to monitor me with serial ultrasounds just to make sure.
>
>I asked him about the possibility of an amniotic band, and he said
>absolutely not- he said it was too flexible, and very clearly a
>separation of the sac layers.
>
>He told me to take it easy (I'm bleeding), but that the blood was
>working its way out through the cervix, and I would most likely continue
>to bleed for awhile, and that bedrest was not a necessity. Just lifting
>restrictions, and encouragement for rest when I can.
>
>I just want some reassurance that it's okay to have this separation at a
>later date than expected, and some reassurance that it will likely heal.
>I had this in a prior pregnancy, diagnosed at 16 weeks, and gone at 20
>weeks. Is that likely to happen again?

yes

Is this a benign situation-my >doctor said except for the bleeding, this is not a big deal.

as long as the baby is growing okay, yes >
>Thanks.
>Jessica

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