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Re: Chorio-amniotic separationFrom: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 30 Nov 2001 17:59:06 -0600 (CST)
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
>
-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S. Lake Tahoe, CA
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