What are the symptoms of low placenta pregnancy?

In addition to protecting their health during pregnancy, women should also pay attention to the position of the placenta. Low placenta is a problem encountered by many pregnant women. Low placenta is a more dangerous signal, which means that the fetus may be discharged at any time. Low placenta is prone to vaginal bleeding, lower abdominal pain and other symptoms. Pregnant women need to protect the fetus and maintain a happy mood.

Low Placenta Symptoms

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.

Self-Care

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 actions are absolutely inappropriate. For example: squatting.

You can choose a professional shoulder-style maternity support belt and use it when walking, doing general activities, or visiting the park. It can greatly relieve the burden on the abdomen and is very helpful for pregnant women with low placenta.

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.

Closely monitor the condition

If heavy bleeding, repeated bleeding, or labor is imminent, termination of pregnancy should be considered depending on the circumstances.

Causes of placenta previa

Usually, if the pregnant mother is of advanced age (over 35 years old), and has uterine malformations, fibroids, scars, etc., the chance of placenta previa 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 placenta previa.

When a pregnant mother falls into one of the above situations, she should pay more attention.

Possible consequences of low-lying placenta

At the same time, because the placental detachment surface of placenta previa is close to the external cervical os, 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.

Keep close observation and follow the instructions of the attending physician.

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.