What to do if the placenta is low in 5 months of pregnancy

A low placenta at 5 months of pregnancy can cause miscarriage in pregnant women. This is mainly because a low placenta is not conducive to the stable attachment of the fetus to the uterus. Therefore, when the placenta is low, pregnant women should avoid squatting and participating in strenuous exercise. Pregnant women also need to rest more and pay attention to their condition. Therefore, the treatment method and cause of the placenta at 5 months of pregnancy should be understood, and relevant preventive measures should be taken.

What should I do if the placenta is low in the fifth month of pregnancy?

1. Avoid squatting. When a pregnant mother has a low placenta, she can take appropriate self-care measures, but should avoid actions that affect the position of the placenta, such as squatting. For pregnant women with a lower placenta, squatting will cause the cervix to expand, and the lower placenta may be stretched, causing detachment and bleeding.

2. Pay attention to rest and avoid overwork. Pregnant mothers should try not to exert too much force when changing body positions, including when defecating. Do not carry heavy objects to avoid tiring yourself. You can do some gentle exercises appropriately, but it is best not to climb stairs, do housework, or do exercises that require frequent climbing up and down. When you have free time, you should lie in bed and rest.

3. Pay close attention to the condition. If heavy or frequent bleeding occurs, you should go to the hospital immediately. It is recommended to observe carefully and keep in mind the doctor's advice. Because the placenta is lower, it is easy to bleed more before delivery. If the bleeding is severe, it may lead to complications such as premature birth, stillbirth, and intrauterine fetal death.

Causes of low-lying placenta

Usually, if the pregnant mother is of advanced age (over 35 years old), and has uterine malformations, fibroids, scars, etc., the chance of developing a low-lying placenta will increase. In addition, the chances of this happening are greatly increased for pregnant women who have given birth multiple times or have a history of low-lying placenta. When a pregnant mother falls into one of the above situations, she should pay more attention. At the same time, because the placental detachment surface of a low-lying placenta is close to the external os of the cervix, bacteria can invade the placental detachment surface from the vagina. Coupled with postpartum anemia and weak physical condition, it is easy to get puerperal infection. Moreover, premature and perinatal mortality rates will also increase. Therefore, expectant mothers with low placenta should pay attention to rest, avoid overwork, and do not exert too much force when changing body positions, including when defecating. Avoid constipation and sexual intercourse. Go to the hospital immediately if you notice bleeding.

What should I pay attention to when the placenta is low

Low-lying placenta is a common phenomenon and many pregnant women will experience this symptom. So what should you pay attention to if you have a low-lying placenta? Let us answer your questions today!

1. Do an ultrasound every 4 weeks during pregnancy

Pregnant women with low-lying placenta must have regular ultrasound examinations. Experts recommend going to the hospital for a check-up every 4 weeks during pregnancy.

2. Closely monitor the condition

Pregnant women with low-lying placenta must pay close attention to monitoring their condition. If a pregnant woman experiences heavy bleeding, repeated bleeding, or is about to give birth, termination of pregnancy should be considered depending on the circumstances.

3. Choose cesarean section to terminate pregnancy at the right time

After 35 weeks of pregnancy, the frequency of uterine physiological contractions increases and the bleeding rate of low-lying placenta increases significantly, which is very dangerous for both the fetus and the pregnant woman. Therefore, at 36 weeks of pregnancy, we should start to check whether the fetus's lung development is mature. If it is mature, we will choose cesarean section to terminate the pregnancy.