"20 Week" scan at 17.5 weeks - too early i found o

[Julia]

hi girls!

I posted a couple of days ago to say that my 20 week scan was actually booked at 17.5 weeks (which was today).

When I went in the sonographer said that even though she would do the scan, I would have to go back again at 20 weeks for another one because it was booked to early!! She said that everything looked great but just to cover her back I needed to go back in 2 weeks....

She did say though that my placenta was laying across the "exit"!?! Will it move??

Love seeing my baby anyway so I am pleased about that news!

Julia xxx

 

[sarah113]

Sometimes the placenta does move up, you will probley get another scan in the last tri to check to see if it has moved.
Good luck with your scan in 2 weeks

 

[Julia]

Thanks Sarah113,

Just been reading up on "low lying placenta" and it said the same: I will be called back in the third tri for scan. Most women find that the placenta has moved up and everything is fine for a normal delivery...

Thanks for your reply,

Julia xx

 

[Moomum]

An extra scan! Bargain! Congratulations

 

[nickilubs]

Yay 2 scans! I guess it will squidge over? hummmm not sure....either that or baby will wiggle its way around it you wouldn't give birth to placenta then the baby after

 

[lea m]

Yay on the extra scans!!
Yeh I think most do move up as your womb grows! Fingerscrossed for you hun!

 

[kerryp]

congrats on the extra scan we nearly did that as they booked us in at 16 weeks when midwfie wanted it to be at 19+... but midwife noticed phoned them up to correct it hehehehe dam that woman!

 

[Gene]

At my 20 week scan the placenta covered the cervix. I had another scan at 34 weeks to check the positioning. It had moved

 

[Julia]

Thanks for your replies,

Yes - after more research I have discovered the placenta, in 80% of women does move up at some point...

If not, it is total bed rest for 8 weeks before delivery - HOW ON EARTH CAN I DO THAT WITH A TWO YEAR OLD????

Should be fine though!

Julia xxx