I am 22 week pregnant. My ultrasound done yesterday which shows that - (placenta posterior ,the lower edge covering os. I have heard that if someone has low lying placenta she has to go through c section delivery. Is it true? How can my placenta goes up? Please help. This is my 2nd pregnancy. Previous was a missed abortion and d&c had done at 9th week.

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