Has Anyone Had a Low Lying Placenta?

A low-lying placenta after 20 weeks of pregnancy can be very serious as there is a risk of severe bleeding and this may threaten the health and life of the mother and baby. If the placenta covers the entrance to the womb (cervix) entirely after 20 weeks, this is known as major placenta praevia.

Is there any problem with low-lying placenta?

If the placenta is still low in your womb, there's a higher chance that you could bleed during your pregnancy or during your baby's birth. This bleeding can be very heavy and put you and your baby at risk.

Should I worry about a low-lying placenta?

If you know you have a low-lying placenta, you should contact the hospital immediately if you have: vaginal bleeding, including spotting. contractions.