What are the reactions to long and low placenta?

A low placenta is a type of placenta that is precarious. This condition is harmful to pregnant women. If it is not properly taken care of, it may lead to prenatal bleeding. If the amount of bleeding is large, it may even lead to fetal death. When this happens, you must strengthen your care to avoid complications. You must pay attention to rest and avoid excessive fatigue. When changing your body position, you must avoid exerting excessive force.

What are the reactions to long and low placenta?

A low-lying placenta is a type of placenta previa, which can be divided into three types: complete placenta previa, partial placenta previa, and marginal placenta previa. When the placenta is low, as the pregnancy progresses, especially in the late pregnancy or after delivery, the lower segment of the uterus gradually stretches, the cervical canal disappears, and the cervical opening dilates, but the placenta does not develop with the expansion of the cervical opening. As a result, it will detach from its attachment point, and blood vessels will rupture and vaginal bleeding will occur.

What to do if the placenta is low? Because a low-lying placenta is prone to prenatal bleeding. If the amount of bleeding is large, it may be complicated by premature birth, stillbirth and intrauterine fetal death. You just need to pay attention to your daily health care to reduce the chance of complications. Pay attention to rest, avoid overwork, and do not use excessive force when changing body positions, including when defecating. Avoid constipation and sexual intercourse. Go to the hospital immediately if you notice bleeding.

If the pregnant mother finds that the placenta is low before 28 weeks of pregnancy, there is no need to worry too much. In a low-lying placenta, the placenta may move upward or remain unchanged as the pregnancy progresses. If the placenta is still low at 28 weeks, it is considered placenta previa, which is more dangerous and is one of the main causes of prenatal bleeding. If you have excessive vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, seek medical attention immediately. Many pregnant mothers are told that their placenta is low during prenatal check-ups, which makes them very anxious. So what should we do if the placenta is low? First of all, the editor suggests that all pregnant mothers should not worry too much. Being too worried is not good for the baby and themselves.

For some pregnant women with low-lying placenta, as the gestational age increases, the lower segment of the uterus will lengthen and the position of the placenta will rise, and the placenta will no longer be in a low-lying position. If there is no obvious discomfort before 28 weeks of pregnancy and the fetus is developing well, it is recommended to continue observation. No treatment is needed and it is recommended to rest quietly and rest in bed more often. All strenuous exercise should be avoided. Actions that increase abdominal pressure such as running, jumping, squatting, bending over, and coughing hard should be controlled and avoided as much as possible.

A low-lying placenta is mainly prone to cause placental abruption. If heavy bleeding or repeated bleeding occurs, termination of pregnancy should be considered depending on the situation. As long as you get through the second trimester safely, by the late pregnancy, most of the placentas will move up and become normal placentas.

What should I pay attention to when the placenta is low

1. Avoid squatting

When a pregnant mother has a low-lying placenta, she should take appropriate self-care measures, but avoid all strenuous exercise, such as running, jumping, etc., and some movements are absolutely inappropriate, such as squatting.

Pregnant mothers already have a bulging abdomen, which puts a lot of pressure on their lower limbs, so it is not easy for them to squat. If a pregnant mother with a low-lying placenta squats, the cervix will expand and the placenta located lower will be stretched, causing detachment and bleeding. Therefore, pregnant mothers with low-lying placenta should never squat.

2. Closely observe the condition. If heavy bleeding, repeated bleeding, or labor is imminent, termination of pregnancy should be considered based on the circumstances. It is recommended to closely observe the condition and follow the instructions of the attending physician.