[ozmidwifery] advise on placenta previa
Hi again you wise women, I was just talking to a friend of mine, who is 26 wks pregnant. (First pregnancy). She has been having very strong contractions and went to see a doctor because of this. She was told, that she has a placenta previa, and the placenta goes over... (She was very confused, since the doctor didn't explain her what was going on, just kept saying: Very strange it goes over...). She had a soft cervix and also strep B. They also said, that baby is laying very low. She was send for bed rest at home and has been having contractions all the time. I know she has been hoping for an intervention free birth. Can anyone give any thoughts on this, since it's out of my knowledge and would like to learn more about it. Päivi Childbirth Educator Finland
Re: [ozmidwifery] advise on placenta previa
Hi Paivi Your friend most likely has a bicornuate (heart shaped) uterus. There is a dip in the middle of the fundus around this time that makes the baby appear to be lying lower - sometimes like the outline of an oblique lie. The placenta is usually sited in one horn and the baby is in the other - baby very cramped, hence the strong contractions. These women usually deliver early, somewhere between 36-38 weeks. Your friend could do a search on the www uterine anomalies, bicornuate uterus would be good key words to start with. Cheers Jan Jan Robinson Independent Midwife Practitioner National Coordinator Australian Society of Independent Midwives 8 Robin Crescent South Hurstville NSW 2221 Phone/Fax: 02 9546 4350 e-mail address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> website: www.midwiferyeducation.com.au On 6 Aug, 2006, at 21:09, Päivi Laukkanen wrote: Hi again you wise women, I was just talking to a friend of mine, who is 26 wks pregnant. (First pregnancy). She has been having very strong contractions and went to see a doctor because of this. She was told, that she has a placenta previa, and the placenta goes over... (She was very confused, since the doctor didn't explain her what was going on, just kept saying: Very strange it goes over...). She had a soft cervix and also strep B. They also said, that baby is laying very low. She was send for bed rest at home and has been having contractions all the time. I know she has been hoping for an intervention free birth. Can anyone give any thoughts on this, since it's out of my knowledge and would like to learn more about it. Päivi Childbirth Educator Finland
Re: [ozmidwifery] advise on placenta previa
Jan I am curious to know what makes you suggest bicornuate uterus based on Paivi's question? She has stated the friend was told placenta praevia, you point out that with bicornuate uterus the placenta is usually in one horn. Just trying to understand the reason for your diagnosis. Paivi - did the doctor say that the placenta went OVER the cervix? And has your friend had any vaginal bleeding? She needs to get the doctor to be explain precisely what he is diagnosing, perhaps taking you or another friend along to help her remember and ask questions. Regards, Sue - Original Message - From: Jan Robinson To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 8:55 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] advise on placenta previa Hi PaiviYour friend most likely has a bicornuate (heart shaped) uterus. There is a dip in the middle of the fundus around this time that makes the baby appear to be lying lower - sometimes like the outline of an oblique lie. The placenta is usually sited in one horn and the baby is in the other - baby very cramped, hence the strong contractions. These women usually deliver early, somewhere between 36-38 weeks. Your friend could do a search on the wwwuterine anomalies, bicornuate uterus would be good key words to start with.CheersJanJan Robinson Independent Midwife PractitionerNational Coordinator Australian Society of Independent Midwives8 Robin Crescent South Hurstville NSW 2221 Phone/Fax: 02 9546 4350e-mail address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.midwiferyeducation.com.auOn 6 Aug, 2006, at 21:09, Päivi Laukkanen wrote: Hi again you wise women,I was just talking to a friend of mine, who is 26 wks pregnant. (First pregnancy). She has been having very strong contractions and went to see a doctor because of this. She was told, that she has a placenta previa, and the placenta goes over... (She was very confused, since the doctor didn't explain her what was going on, just kept saying: Very strange it goes over...). She had a soft cervix and also strep B. They also said, that baby is laying very low. She was send for bed rest at home and has been having contractions all the time. I know she has been hoping for an intervention free birth. Can anyone give any thoughts on this, since it's out of my knowledge and would like to learn more about it.PäiviChildbirth EducatorFinland No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/410 - Release Date: 5/08/2006
Re: [ozmidwifery] advise on placenta previa
Hi Sue and Jan, Thank you for your replies. Sounds very interesting. I will talk to her again and try to find out more. Päivi - Original Message - From: Susan Cudlipp To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 5:36 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] advise on placenta previa Jan I am curious to know what makes you suggest bicornuate uterus based on Paivi's question? She has stated the friend was told placenta praevia, you point out that with bicornuate uterus the placenta is usually in one horn. Just trying to understand the reason for your diagnosis. Paivi - did the doctor say that the placenta went OVER the cervix? And has your friend had any vaginal bleeding? She needs to get the doctor to be explain precisely what he is diagnosing, perhaps taking you or another friend along to help her remember and ask questions. Regards, Sue - Original Message - From: Jan Robinson To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 8:55 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] advise on placenta previa Hi PaiviYour friend most likely has a bicornuate (heart shaped) uterus. There is a dip in the middle of the fundus around this time that makes the baby appear to be lying lower - sometimes like the outline of an oblique lie. The placenta is usually sited in one horn and the baby is in the other - baby very cramped, hence the strong contractions. These women usually deliver early, somewhere between 36-38 weeks. Your friend could do a search on the wwwuterine anomalies, bicornuate uterus would be good key words to start with.CheersJanJan Robinson Independent Midwife PractitionerNational Coordinator Australian Society of Independent Midwives8 Robin Crescent South Hurstville NSW 2221 Phone/Fax: 02 9546 4350e-mail address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.midwiferyeducation.com.auOn 6 Aug, 2006, at 21:09, Päivi Laukkanen wrote: Hi again you wise women,I was just talking to a friend of mine, who is 26 wks pregnant. (First pregnancy). She has been having very strong contractions and went to see a doctor because of this. She was told, that she has a placenta previa, and the placenta goes over... (She was very confused, since the doctor didn't explain her what was going on, just kept saying: Very strange it goes over...). She had a soft cervix and also strep B. They also said, that baby is laying very low. She was send for bed rest at home and has been having contractions all the time. I know she has been hoping for an intervention free birth. Can anyone give any thoughts on this, since it's out of my knowledge and would like to learn more about it.PäiviChildbirth EducatorFinland No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/410 - Release Date: 5/08/2006
