Placenta previa restriction ??

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Hello,

I am a Long Term care nurse expecting my second baby at the end of March.

At my 19 week U/S they noticed I have placenta previa. I was so upset I didn't ask if it was a complete previa or what. The Dr. did say that most previa this early resolve, so I am hopeful. He did put me on pelvic restrictions. My question is should I be taking it easy at work?? Like lifting and boosting residents? Also, is it ok to lift my 20 lbs. toddler?? I know I should have asked the OB these questions, but I was sort of thrown off!!

By the way, I haven't experienced any bleeding.

Thanks!

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Hi , Im not a nurse, but had placenta previa with my 4th baby. You should really call your Dr. and see how serious it is. I had to go on bed rest because I didn't take it easy enough (and I was also told that placenta would probably move). Kind of hard to take it easy with 3 little ones in the house. I ended up hemorrhaging and having baby 4 wks early by c-section. If dr. says you need to take it easy it would be best to follow that advice instead of having a worse situation. Good luck to you, Angela

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Hi, Schmoo1022.

Just wanted to let you know that I will pray for blessings for you and your baby. Placenta previa is a condition I know very, very well. Had a complete previa with my last child who is now two and a half years old. When my previa was diagnosed around four months, the doc told me pelvic rest and no lifting anything greater than twenty pounds. Once I had my first episode of bleeding, it was complete bedrest from there on out. You should definitely call your MD and clarify his recommendations to you.

Lou

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Thank you both for replying. I feel kind of stupid for not asking more questions when I was in the office, being a nurse and all. But it threw me for a loop. Then when I came home and started looking online, I really freaked.

I hope both of your babies are ok! I am worried about me...but more so about my little one!

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thank you both for replying. i feel kind of stupid for not asking more questions when i was in the office, being a nurse and all. but it threw me for a loop. then when i came home and started looking online, i really freaked.

i hope both of your babies are ok! i am worried about me...but more so about my little one!

hello, schmoo1022,

please contact your ob and ask those questions. it is most important you get the answers straight from him/her. as you know we at allnurses.com cannot give you medical advice, especially in something as important as this.

i wish you well:)

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I wish you well, Schmoo. Let us know how things go.

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Call the dr.! That is what they get paid the big bucks for! I think that sidelines.org might have a sort of checklist for limits on activity, so you can get specific guidelines. Good luck!

Shannon

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Hello

Just an update for everyone. I called my OB this am as soon as the office opened. He said as long as no lady partsl bleeding occurs, I just need to be on pelvic restrictions. He said lifting my toddler won't be a problem, but nothing heavier.

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That's good that you called your doctor. I hope everything turns out well for you and your little one. My little one is going to be 5 in December and is healthy, thankfully.

Angela

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