Low lying placenta posterior grade 1 in 23 weeks. Is it risky?

Question

If the scan shows that you have a low-lying placenta that's at the back wall of your uterus (posterior), you will be offered a transvaginal ultrasound. Your ultrasound doctor will perform this scan via your vagina, to give a clear picture and check the accuracy of the original scan. Your doctor will recommend you have a series of scans from 32 weeks if: you have major placenta praevia, where the placenta covers your cervix you've experienced bleeding she's concerned you may have other complications. In many cases, a later scan will show that the placenta has moved up and out of the way. If not, there's still time for this to happen. But it does depend on whether you have major placenta praevia and whether you've had a caesarean before. Both increase the chances that the placenta won't move. You should wait if no bleeding or other complications. Take proper rest and avoid exercise and over exertion.

Manisha Swami · Accepted Answer

If the scan shows that you have a low-lying placenta that's at the back wall of your uterus (posterior), you will be offered a transvaginal ultrasound. Your ultrasound doctor will perform this scan via your vagina, to give a clear picture and check the accuracy of the original scan. Your doctor will recommend you have a series of scans from 32 weeks if: you have major placenta praevia, where the placenta covers your cervix you've experienced bleeding she's concerned you may have other complications. In many cases, a later scan will show that the placenta has moved up and out of the way. If not, there's still time for this to happen. But it does depend on whether you have major placenta praevia and whether you've had a caesarean before. Both increase the chances that the placenta won't move. You should wait if no bleeding or other complications. Take proper rest and avoid exercise and over exertion.