Most pregnant women encounter such an interesting attribute as a bandage. What is it? How to wear a maternity brace correctly? How to put it on, and why is it needed at all? Let's look at everything in order.
Pregnant women, as a rule, from 22-25 weeks begin to experience back and lower back pain due to a rapidly growing tummy. Usually in such cases, doctors prescribe wearing a bandage. So what is it?
The bandage is an unusual belt designed specifically for pregnant women who experience severe pain in the lower back and back, as well as for women with weak abdominal muscles. It is essentially an elastic band that helps the pregnant woman support her belly and relieves increased tension from the muscles. In addition, bandages prevent the appearance of stretch marks.
When should an expectant mother start wearing a bandage?
You can wear a bandage from about 22 to 30 weeks of pregnancy. It is best to start wearing this accessory on the recommendation of a doctor, who will tell you in detail whether you need to wear a bandage and answer all your questions in detail.
If this is not the first time you are pregnant, and you experience severe back and lower back pain, and doctors do not prescribe wearing assistive devices, then you can easily determine when to wear a bandage. Experts note that the bandage will not harm the child.
Where to buy
You can purchase a bandage at a pharmacy or a specialized store for pregnant women. In order to choose the right bandage for yourself, you need to measure the maximum abdominal circumference. It is necessary to measure in a standing position with a measuring tape, the navel is considered the extreme point. It is better to buy bandages with Velcro so that you can adjust the size in the future.
How to choose
You should choose a bandage from natural materials, since synthetics may cause irritation for those with sensitive skin, and some may develop allergies.
Contraindications
There are also some contraindications for wearing bandages for pregnant women. You cannot wear a bandage if the fetus is in breech or transverse presentation. It simply will not allow the fetus to turn over correctly, which will lead to the impossibility of natural childbirth.
The most frequently asked question is whether it is possible to wear a bandage with low placentation and will it harm the fetus? According to experts, wearing a bandage with low placentation is even useful, because loads greatly increase the pressure in the placenta, which leads to severe bleeding. This accessory can protect you from this; it will not harm the fetus at all.
If you have no contraindications, then feel free to use this device, which will significantly improve your condition. The duration of wearing the bandage is determined individually. It should not be used constantly; if there is a lack of air or if the fetus behaves restlessly, it should be removed immediately. It is not recommended to wear the bandage for more than 3 hours. You can use it until birth.
How to use
The expectant mother definitely needs to know how to wear such a belt correctly. First of all, we note that you need to put the bandage strictly on your underwear. You need to lie on your back, first placing a pillow or bolster under your pelvis. Lie there for a few minutes so that the fetus moves to the lower abdomen. Place the belt under your back and fasten it tightly but carefully. This should be done slowly and very carefully. After this, you need to turn over on either side and slowly, carefully stand up. Put on the bandage belt with the narrow side forward. Make sure you are comfortable. A fixation that is too weak does not bring any effect, and a fixation that is too strong compresses the fetus, which negatively affects it.
Currently, there are other types of bandages, for example, panties, with an elastic insert in front. This one can only be worn while lying on the naked body. The wide part should support the stomach. However, wearing bandage panties is not entirely convenient from a hygienic point of view.
There are also postpartum bandages that support a stretched belly, thereby helping you get into shape faster.
Also recently, combined bandages have become very popular. This is a belt that during the prenatal period is worn with the narrow side forward, and after childbirth it is turned over and worn the other way around, i.e. there is a wide part of it in front.
The role of the placenta in bearing a child is difficult to overestimate: through it the fetus receives oxygen for breathing, nutrition, antibodies to various diseases, and it protects the baby throughout intrauterine life. However, sometimes the placenta becomes a cause of well-founded concern - this could be premature aging (when the placenta matures at a faster rate than the fetus) or previa (when the placenta is low-lying). Since presentation or, as it is also called, low placentation occurs much more often than, we will dwell in more detail on this diagnosis.
Stages
So, doctors distinguish two stages of pathology - these are
- central (full);
- partial (incomplete) presentation, i.e. the internal pharynx is blocked completely or partially.
We can talk about the presence of pathology when the lower edge of the placenta is less than 5 cm from the pharynx in the second trimester, and 7 cm in the third trimester.
Causes and symptoms
The appearance of this pathology can be triggered by the peculiarity of the structure of the fetal egg and the presence of health problems in the woman, such as: endometritis (chronic inflammation), the presence of scars after cesarean section, abortion, etc., fibroids and other diseases of the genital area. It is these factors that are the most common reason that a pregnant woman’s placenta is low.
The main symptom of placenta previa is bleeding. It is worth noting that, unlike bleeding caused by spontaneous miscarriage, with low placentation there is no pain in the lower abdomen. Bleeding begins due to the fact that the placenta does not have the ability to stretch, so it occurs, which, in turn, leads to disruption of the life support of the fetus (hypoxia). It is worth noting that detachment can be provoked not only by the natural growth of the uterus, but also by a vaginal examination by a doctor, sexual intercourse, physical activity, etc.
Consequences
It is worth noting that low placentation is not just a feature of placental attachment that causes some discomfort, but a serious pathology that can lead to such undesirable consequences as premature termination of pregnancy, anemia in the pregnant woman, impaired fetal development, etc., therefore it is extremely It is important to diagnose presentation in a timely manner.
Diagnosis and treatment
Placenta previa is diagnosed quite easily: already during the first ultrasound, the doctor can detect the presence of pathology and the further management of pregnancy depends on its degree. It is also worth noting that the data from the first ultrasound examination are not final and over time the placenta can “migrate” and settle normally in the uterus.
Pregnant women with this diagnosis are monitored more carefully.
- If a woman feels great and does not have bleeding, then she can safely stay at home, although not forgetting about precautions (do not lift heavy objects, do not be nervous, avoid sexual contact, etc.).
- But if bleeding occurs, even periodically and insignificantly, then hospitalization is mandatory, where the woman remains until the moment of birth.
The method of delivery depends on the stage. So, in case of complete presentation, a caesarean section is mandatory, and in case of complications (bleeding, anemia, hypotension, etc.) surgical intervention is carried out at any time. If the presentation is partial, then after an examination on the eve of birth, the doctor may allow you to give birth naturally. If minor bleeding occurs during contractions, the membranes are opened to allow the fetus to descend and compress the bleeding vessels, but if these measures do not give a positive result, then an emergency cesarean section is performed.
Can the placenta rise?
Around week 34, the uterus begins to greatly increase in size and the placenta may begin to shift. The placenta can rise and completely open the internal os, which will automatically remove all the dangers that were there before.
Girls, thank you for your support, reassured me, and thank you for the advice and exercises.
In fact, when you have your first baby it’s very scary - you want everything to go as well as possible and there are no complications
you still have a lot of time for it to turn over, they can hang around there until 34-36 weeks. I was lying properly during your term, but then I settled down. The best option is a cesarean section, since complications are possible with ER and in general it will be a difficult birth. don’t worry, the main thing is that the baby is comfortable)))
I guess I’m really panicking early, there’s still time for my baby to get into the right position. And the Uzist woman didn’t say anything about this; probably if there were any reasons for concern, she would have warned me. The baby is just sitting on his butt and his legs are on his head, as she said, in general he disguised himself there during the ultrasound, it was not possible to see his faceTatyana, don’t worry ahead of time! You still have such a period of time that your baby can safely tumble as he wishes and his position at the time of an ultrasound or examination by a doctor does not mean anything. The fetus can stand properly both at 37 weeks and one day before birth. As for whether CS is only for breech presentation, this is not always the case. If you have a girl, then you can give birth yourself. In general, the main thing is to find a good doctor, because in most cases our doctors are lazy and it’s easier for them to perform a Caesarean than to degenerate someone sitting on the butt, but sometimes there really are serious indications for a CS. Let me explain why. The fact that the fetus is sitting on the butt is understandable, but the postures may still differ, for example, it can sit with its legs crossed, with its legs raised up, etc. etc. and only a doctor can determine how you should give birth, not you or those around you . But with boys in a sitting position they are sent immediately to a CS; they are careful with wealth. Of course, it will be a little harder to give birth while sitting on your butt, but I believe that a lot depends on the professionalism of the doctor.
Regarding the bandage, I wrote that wearing with caution is prescribed specifically for those who have low placentation, because they say that, firstly, there is a risk of compressing normal blood flow in the lower part of the abdominal cavity, which is already disrupted, and secondly, you create favorable conditions for the fetus conditions to continue to sit on your butt. If the uterus does not rise to normal until birth, then often the babies remain in the breech position, and with low placentation it is better to have a CS to avoid bleeding and the safety of the child.
If everything is ok with placentation, then you will do exercises aimed at getting the fetus into a cephalic presentation. Exercises are available on the Internet. The most common position is to stand on all fours or on bent elbows several times a day.
Good luck!
By the way, we have a boy, and I really wouldn’t want to go to a CS, and my mother is afraid, she says it’s better to do it herself, my blood pressure is always jumping, God forbid, if something happens during anesthesia
that's why I Seville, and I got worried when I read your post, it was just AG who told me that it was time to wear it, and reminds me of it every time.Tatyana, I don’t know where you are registered and with which doctor, but when I had low placentation, I was forbidden to wear a bandage.
does she really not take into account or pay attention to low placentation??? or just to appoint her
Can you tell me what size it should normally rise to??
The article explains what low placentation means during pregnancy. Recommendations and advice are given to pregnant women with this pathology.
In the twelfth week after fertilization, a special organ appears in the female body from the thickened inner shell, thanks to which two organisms communicate: maternal and child.
This organ is the placenta. Through it, the mother's body supplies nutrition, oxygen, and vitamins to the child. The excretion of metabolic products also occurs through the placenta
A reliable child's abode consists of embryonic membranes tightly adjacent to the wall of the uterus. Having formed at 16 weeks, the placenta is constantly growing, as the fetus increasingly needs nutrition and oxygen.
The laying of the placenta may be subject to disruptions and disturbances. One of the probable pathologies is considered to be low placement of a child. 15% of women have this problem
What does low placentation mean during pregnancy?
For the placenta to function normally, the embryo must implant in the upper part of the uterus. This is the optimal location: the fundus of the uterus is close to the embryo, where the formation of the placenta occurs. The child's place is settled where there are no scars, tumors, or fibroids.
The low location of the baby's place is the fixation of the embryo from the lower part of the uterus near the pharynx. What is the danger to the fetus? The fact is that the child ends up next to the blocked birth canal. Low placentation is diagnosed when the lower edge of the baby's place is secured 6 cm from the os of the uterus
Symptoms and causes of low placentation at any stage of pregnancy
Pregnant women with a pathologically attached placenta experience the following symptoms:
- low blood pressure
- gestosis
- fetal hypoxia
If the fetus is not attached very low, then these symptoms do not bother the pregnant woman. Only a routine ultrasound shows the presence of pathology.
If the embryo is attached too low, then the woman may have complaints reminiscent of a spontaneous miscarriage:
- pain in the lower abdomen, lower back
- discharge mixed with blood from the birth canal
Important: if the baby's place is fixed low, then the fetus receives less oxygen. The supply of resources important for full development is decreasing
Doctors recommend that especially suspicious and worried patients remain calm and hope for a positive outcome of pregnancy. In the later stages, in most pregnant women, the situation with the location of the placenta improves
The uterus becomes larger, and the placenta “migrates”, in other words, takes up its normal position. If in the second trimester a woman learns about low placentation, then it is likely that by the end of the third trimester the placenta will be higher, leaving no consequences for the fetus and mother.
In only 10% of patients with low child placement, doctors terminate pregnancy after identifying pathology
A number of reasons can cause low placentation:
- various inflammations, infections, surgical interventions, abortions can provoke changes in the endometrium (inner layer of the uterus)
- complications from previous births
- uterine fibroids
- endometriosis
- inflammation of the cervix, its underdevelopment
- pregnancy with twins or triplets
- late pregnancy
Repeatedly pregnant women are more likely to find out about a low-mounted child seat. In primigravidas, the placenta forms and attaches normally.
Low placentation at 20 weeks of pregnancy
Typically, a routine ultrasound is prescribed at 19-20 weeks. If the examination reveals a low attachment of the placenta, but the internal os remains unobstructed, the patient can hope for a successful outcome of the pregnancy.
There is a high probability that the child's place will be higher than it is now. The placenta does not move freely inside the uterus, but rises slightly as it grows
Low placentation at 21 weeks of pregnancy
The beginning of the second half of pregnancy, namely the 21st week, is accompanied by various changes. The baby already weighs four hundred grams and is 26 cm tall. The pregnant woman is scheduled for a second ultrasound. The purpose of this study is to identify disorders in the child’s development of internal organs, as well as the brain.
The baby's place simultaneously with the transfer of substances performs a protective function: microorganisms and toxins cannot penetrate through its walls to the fetus
Doctors warn their patients with a low-lying placenta: you should be very careful about discharge at 21 weeks of pregnancy.
- If a woman detects bloody discharge, she should go to the doctor. A low-attached placenta at this stage can cause hospitalization
- 21 weeks for a patient with a low-lying baby's place is decisive: by this period the uterus usually becomes larger in size so much that the gap between the os of the uterus and the placenta also increases. Low attachment of the child's place at this stage disappears in 9 out of ten women
- The upcoming birth will take place without complications if the gap between the placenta and the uterine os is 6 centimeters or more. Otherwise, doctors will have to puncture the amniotic sac and fix the placenta.
- A patient with low placentation from 21 weeks requires special monitoring. Doctors with a high degree of professionalism should deliver birth to such a woman.
- The entrance to the uterus can completely close, and the baby can position his legs forward. The only way to avoid complications is to deliver at 38 weeks via cesarean section.
Low placentation at 22 weeks of pregnancy
- At 22 weeks, due to the growing baby, the placenta may return to its normal position. Then the baby is not in danger and the woman can give birth without surgery
- However, it also happens that the baby’s place does not rise by this time, and the birth canal remains blocked for the natural process of childbirth. The situation is aggravated by the fact that the child takes a position with his feet down
- Low attachment of the baby's seat at 22 weeks threatens fetal hypoxia, which occurs due to insufficient supply of oxygen and nutrients. The child cannot fully develop. That is why at 22 weeks the baby’s place must be fully formed in order to provide the fetus with everything it needs.
- At 22 weeks, when diagnosed with low placentation, the woman is under constant medical supervision, since she may experience placental abruption, which leads to miscarriage
- In order for the birth to take place without complications, you must follow the doctors’ instructions. Often women with low placentation are in the hospital, because the life of the child depends on the well-being of the expectant mother
- The reason for the incorrect formation of a child's place at 22 weeks can be both the unfavorable environmental situation in the region and harmful working conditions
Why is low placentation dangerous?
The danger of low placental fixation is that the disease can cause unpleasant consequences for both the expectant mother and the fetus. The baby is getting bigger every day, causing pressure on the lower part of the uterus to increase.
A child's seat that is located too low cannot support the baby's weight and moves even further down. There is a risk of placental abruption. Vaginal bleeding may begin.
A baby who has “chosen” such an unfortunate place for implantation will develop with a lack of useful resources. This is due to less active blood circulation in the lower part of the uterus. But the worst consequence of a low-lying child seat is miscarriage.
Doctors advise patients with a low-fixed placenta not to forget to wear a bandage. It will help maintain stable pressure in the placenta during heavy exertion. If you do not use a bandage, the pregnant woman may experience heavy bleeding.
Is it possible to have sex with low placentation?
For pregnant women with a low-attached placenta, sex is not taboo unless there are other contraindications (no bleeding, detachment of membranes).
However, a couple can have a full sex life if certain precautions are taken:
- exclude strong and sharp thrusts from sexual life
- penetration should be soft and shallow
- It is better for a pregnant woman to lie on her side during intercourse
- It is imperative that both partners maintain hygiene immediately before sex.
Treatment of low placentation
Low-attached placenta is not treated with medications. Doctors monitor the pregnant woman and wait for the baby to take a suitable place. The prognosis is often positive. The position of the uterus will change over time, so you should not take the diagnosis as a death sentence.
Low placentation makes some changes to the usual routine for a pregnant woman. You should follow the advice of doctors, always exercise caution and keep your health under control. Doctors recommend the following to their patients:
- minimize physical activity
- protect yourself from overwork, stay calm
- do not make sudden movements, do not raise your arms high up
- Avoid public transport during pregnancy
Remember: Any vaginal bleeding is a reason to immediately consult a doctor. A woman should undergo routine ultrasound examinations within the time frame specified by the doctor.
Natalya, 32 years old: “I am pregnant for the second time and the placenta is low-lying. Regarding sex, the doctor warned that my husband should be careful and I should not strain myself. But I won’t take risks, because we are talking about the life of our baby!”
Lyudmila, 34 years old: “When I heard the diagnosis of “low placentation,” I thought that everything was just terrible. But then I listened to the doctors, read the literature and calmed down. The situation is not fatal. You will have to limit yourself more in movement, constantly remember that any sudden movement can cause bleeding. But the successful birth of a baby with my diagnosis is not uncommon. I hope I will be one of the lucky mothers who have no complications during childbirth."
Anastasia Andreevna, gynecologist: “Although low attachment of the child seat may disappear on its own, a woman should reduce the risks to a minimum. To do this, she needs to monitor her health. If the slightest signs of illness appear, it is better to go to the hospital immediately. Sometimes only hospitalization helps normalize the pregnant woman’s condition. Physical peace must be accompanied by emotional peace.”
Video: low placentation during pregnancy
The placenta supplies the baby with oxygen, vitamins and microelements, and cleanses the amniotic fluid from waste products. Its formation begins at 10–12 weeks of gestation, but attachment to the lining of the uterus occurs much earlier, at the chorion stage. Low placentation during pregnancy occurs due to the placement of the placenta in the lower region of the uterus, which threatens a number of complications both during gestation and at the time of birth.
The transformation of the chorion into the placenta lasts until 16–17 weeks. However, the growth of the organ, which is important for the baby, continues in parallel with the development of the baby - until the 36th week. The low location of the placenta may move upward by the time of birth, then the risk of negative consequences will decrease. But if the placenta shifts towards the internal uterine os, is located less than 5-6 cm from it, or partially or completely blocks the lumen, this will already be called low placenta previa. Then the danger will increase.
Is low placentation dangerous for the expectant mother and baby?
The placenta attachment site is determined at the beginning of pregnancy. If a low-lying placenta was diagnosed, and by 24, 25 or 26 weeks it has not moved, complications may arise for the mother and baby. There is a danger associated with an increase in fetal weight by the 2nd trimester, which causes pressure on the embryonic organ. It drops even lower, and the risk of blocking the cervical canal increases.
This can lead to the following consequences:
- Frequent bleeding will cause anemia in the pregnant woman;
- low hemoglobin content in the mother’s blood will lead to hemorrhagic shock, which poses a threat to the health and life of the baby;
- when blood vessels are compressed, blood flow deteriorates, which threatens hypoxia and delayed development of the baby;
- insufficient space for the fetus in the uterus leads to incorrect presentation of the baby;
- detachment of an embryonic organ leads to impaired blood circulation in the fetus;
- premature detachment will cause premature birth;
- a low-lying placental organ prevents the baby’s head from descending into the pelvis, which will lead to difficulty in natural childbirth;
- during contractions, the embryonic organ can shift and block the birth canal, which will make natural childbirth impossible (an urgent cesarean section will have to be performed);
- if a cesarean section is necessary, low placentation along the anterior wall of the uterus makes the operation difficult and leads to large blood loss.
If a pregnant woman experiences frequent and heavy bleeding in the third trimester, or there is a danger of fetal hypoxia, the mother is left in the hospital under round-the-clock medical supervision until labor begins.
If it is impossible to carry the child to term (40 weeks), they try to maintain the pregnancy until 37 weeks. A caesarean section is then prescribed, since natural delivery in this situation is not recommended. If there is an urgent need, the operation is performed earlier.
Symptoms of the disease
It was noted that low placentation was recorded in 15% of women aged 30–35 years.
The reasons may be different, but the main ones are:
- damage to the mucous wall of the uterus - formations of a different nature, trauma;
- physiological features - bending of the uterus, poorly developed genitals;
- inflammatory processes – endometriosis, salpingitis, urolithiasis and others;
- mechanical damage to the walls of the uterus in the past - abortions, difficult childbirth, curettage, surgical operations;
- hormonal imbalance – irregular or heavy periods;
- diseases of internal organs - cardiovascular, liver, genitourinary system.
When the baby's place is not attached very close to the uterine os, no external symptoms of pathology are observed. The threat can only be detected at 12–13 weeks with an ultrasound scan.
The lower this organ is located to the exit of the uterus, the stronger the signs of low presentation or placentation will appear:
- pain in the lower abdomen that has a pulling character;
- slight spotting after intense physical exertion;
- pain in the lower back and lower abdomen during detachment.
In addition to the above symptoms, 20% of pregnant women with low placentation experience:
- headache or dizziness;
- low blood pressure;
- nausea and vomiting;
- swelling.
The earlier the feature is diagnosed, the lower the risk of developing dangerous pathologies. Therefore, you should definitely visit a gynecologist in the early stages. Low placentation at the beginning of pregnancy is diagnosed in 80% of women. But after 30 weeks, for the majority, the embryonic organ rises.
Gynecological examination for women with low placentation is strictly contraindicated.
How does this condition affect pregnancy?
Often the baby's place is attached to the back wall of the uterus. The norm is considered to be its attachment to the bottom (at the top). But sometimes it is attached to the front wall. If its location is very low, less than 6 cm from the edge of the exit from the uterus, this is fraught with consequences. After 23–27 weeks, the baby begins to move, and after 31, movements become more active. During this period, it can damage the placental organ or the umbilical cord, especially with breech presentation.
The second disadvantage of this feature is the poor blood supply to the lower part of the uterus, which threatens the fetus with a lack of oxygen.
If at 18–19 weeks low placentation is recorded along the posterior wall, then the placental organ by the end of the period in most cases migrates higher. But with a front attachment, the opposite may be true, since migration is directed in the opposite direction.
Another danger is the extrachorial type of placentation, where the placenta is shifted to the center, creating a kind of shelf. This arrangement requires close monitoring of the pregnant woman throughout the entire period of gestation.
What not to do with low placentation
Certain features of pregnancy force a woman to more closely monitor her health. In order not to aggravate the circumstances and not lead to even greater prolapse, it is necessary to follow the doctor’s recommendations.
With this diagnosis the following are contraindicated:
- sudden movements;
- excessive physical activity;
- vaginal procedures;
- lifting weights;
- stress and overwork.
It is not recommended to sit with your legs crossed, as this position interferes with normal blood circulation. You also need to lie down and get up carefully, without jerking. Even coughing and sneezing can cause bleeding. Riding on public transport is also not advisable, especially during rush hour.
Sex with low placentation is possible only in the absence of obvious symptoms and contraindications - detachment of the placental organ, pain, bleeding.
When having sex with a partner, it is important to take basic precautions:
- Maintaining hygiene. Be sure to visit the bathroom before starting intimacy;
- No sudden movements. Strong shocks can cause harm, so friction must be done gently and penetration is shallow.
- Position selection. There will be less pressure on the uterus if the woman lies on her side.
If there is a threat of miscarriage or low placental presentation, sexual intercourse is contraindicated. During this period, even masturbation and anal sex can cause serious complications due to contraction of the uterus during orgasm, which will lead to placental abruption. Therefore, you also need to masturbate with caution if there are no prerequisites for pathology.
What treatment methods are there?
There is no medical treatment for this disease. According to statistics, in 8–9 out of 10 cases, the placental organ independently takes the correct position as the uterus grows. Therefore, a diagnosis made at 20–22 weeks or 32 weeks of pregnancy should not be considered critical. Until 33–36 weeks, the position of the placenta changes, which means that there is a possibility of complete disappearance of the pathology.
In order not to aggravate the process, carry the child to term and give birth naturally, you need to listen to and follow all the doctor’s instructions. Throughout pregnancy, with a low-lying placenta, it is important to be observed by a specialist and undergo regular ultrasound examinations. Three ultrasound examinations are the norm - the first at 15–17 weeks, the second at 21–24 and the last at 34–36 weeks.
Starting from 28-29 weeks of pregnancy, with severe development of pathology, a number of drugs are prescribed to maintain pregnancy until the required period:
- Papaverine and Ginipral help increase the elasticity of the muscles of the uterine walls, increase tone and relieve spasmodic impulses.
- Increases hemoglobin Ferlatum, Hemofer, Aktiferin.
- Enhances blood circulation, improves nutrition of placental tissue Curantil, folic acid and vitamins E and Magne B6.
- Increases progesterone levels - Utrozhestan.
In some cases, if there is a risk of placental abruption, the doctor advises placing a pessary.
In case of bleeding and severe pain, you must quickly call for medical help. At this time you can’t do anything, it’s better to just lie down until the ambulance arrives.
Features of childbirth
If before the onset of labor the woman in labor underwent a full examination and monitoring of the course of pregnancy, natural delivery in most cases will go well.
But the course of labor is influenced by several factors:
- placenta attachment site;
- nature of pregnancy;
- the occurrence of complications during pregnancy;
- accompanying pathologies.
If the placental membrane does not cover the uterine os, the obstetrician punctures the amniotic sac. As a result, the baby’s head presses the placenta against the uterine wall, preventing it from detaching.
Caesarean section is preferable in case of placental presentation or incorrect position of the fetus - bottom down.
Preventive measures
For prevention purposes, special attention should be paid to the mother’s diet. Increase the amount of vitamins and minerals entering the body that have a beneficial effect on pregnancy. Calcium, magnesium and iron are especially useful.
Rest more and walk in the fresh air. When resting, it is recommended to place your legs a little higher, using a pillow or bolster. This will ensure increased blood circulation in the placenta, which will help move it upward.
Excitement, overexertion and stressful situations have a bad effect on the situation. It is worth remembering that even with such symptoms, women can carry and give birth on their own, without surgery, as evidenced by numerous reviews on the Internet. You just need to follow all safety rules and listen to the supervising doctor.
You can do special gymnastics for pregnant women or go to the pool. But these issues should be discussed with a gynecologist. Exercises with low placentation should be light, without sudden movements. Heavy lifting and running are prohibited.
It is better not to engage in sexual games during this period. The placenta is located only 30 - 40 mm from the edge of the cervix, and rhythmic pushing can provoke its movement closer to the edge.
Is it possible to wear a bandage with low placentation? The attending physician will answer. Different types of placentation require different treatment and prevention.
Conclusion
Having learned in more detail what low placentation means and how it manifests itself, we can safely say that it does not pose any particular danger if the pregnant woman is under strict medical supervision throughout the entire period of bearing the baby. However, there may be complications if the recommendations are not followed. Then you should immediately consult a doctor.
