QuestionI am (27) weeks pregnant with my third child. I was diagnosed with complete placenta previa at (16) weeks.
However, the placenta has "moved" since, and is now considered to be marginal anterior placenta previa.
1.) As it is my great hope to give natural vaginal birth, I would like to ask how far does the placenta need to be from the cervical os to give vaginal birth?
2.) And, what is the likihood that the placenta will continue to "move" out of the cervix "boundries" when one has been diagnosed with marginal previa which was originally complete previa?
Any information that you can provide is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Kimberly
AnswerIn answer to question #1, your doctor will determine if your previa has resolved by ultrasound. It's hard to quantify by applying a type of measurement criteria.
It happens frequently that placenta previa will resolve on it's own, moving upward from covering the os, and becoming more anterior, just as you have described.
When you're closer to term, your doctor will let you know if you're a candidate for vaginal delivery. In any event rest assured that his recommendation will be the medically responsible plan of management.
