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Ultrasound scans
January 19, 2009
I just had my 20 week scan and was diagnosed with an anterior low lying placenta so need to be scanned again at 32 weeks. Is this the same as placenta preavia or is this only if the placenta fails to more up? Should I be taking extra precautions now or only if it`s still a problem at 32 weeks? (I fell in the street twice yesterday while carrying my toddler)
A. Normally, the placenta (afterbirth) will implant or bury itself into the uterus (womb) towards the middle or top of the uterine cavity. However, sometimes the placenta implants lower down in the uterus and is found to be lying closer to the neck of the womb (cervix), through which the baby needs to pass in order to be born. When...
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November 17, 2008
hi please help me i went for my 20wk scan and my water was low so been scaned frequintly my water has now gained and back to normal but in last scan they told me it was breech feet down i am confuesd as they are still scaning me i have another 19/11/08 and wondered why they are doing this i will be 31 wk then i have had 3 other children 1st c section due to pre eclampsia 2nd vontuse 3rd no problems please help me people say it still time to turn but been reading and something to do with low water just wondered if they will do a c section early or just leave to turn to go term please help me thanks diane 
A. Amniotic fluid (the waters that surround your baby; also called ‘liquor') is important to the pregnancy and your baby's development. This fluid cushions and protects your baby if your tummy is compressed and the liquor plays an important role in protecting your baby from infection, and in the development of their l...
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