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What Causes Bleeding During 14 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Hi I have a question regarding my sister pregnanacy. she is 14 weeks pregnant after 2 abortion(due to hormones problem). now yesterday she feels pain in stomach nd little bleeding. after ultrasound it diagonesd that there is low lying placenta . so i am worried how risky it is for her pregnancy and please tell me the precautions to be taken further
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Low lying placenta can cause intermittent bleeding during pregnancy, increases risk of premature delivery.
Normally placenta ascends (in layman's language), & it can migrate upwards & change its position to normal till 18 weeks (I have seen this happening even at 28 weeks). In your case, its just 14 weeks, so there is always a chance that placenta will go to normal position reducing risk to pregnancy.
Regarding precautions to take in case of low lying placenta:
1. Avoid sexual intercourse as it may cause bleeding.
2. Avoid even nipple stimulation of female partner as it can cause uterine contractions & cause bleeding.
3. Rest of precautions of normal pregnancy also apply in your case like: Avoiding strenuous exercise, avoiding lifting heavy weight, taking rest of at least 8 hours (preferably 8+2 hours) in left lateral position, eating balanced diet etc.
Low lying placenta with modern obstetric management should not be very risk for pregnancy & you can stop worrying for that.
Hope this helps you.
You can get back if you have any other concerns.
Regards.
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What Causes Bleeding During 14 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. Low lying placenta can cause intermittent bleeding during pregnancy, increases risk of premature delivery. Normally placenta ascends (in layman s language), & it can migrate upwards & change its position to normal till 18 weeks (I have seen this happening even at 28 weeks). In your case, its just 14 weeks, so there is always a chance that placenta will go to normal position reducing risk to pregnancy. Regarding precautions to take in case of low lying placenta: 1. Avoid sexual intercourse as it may cause bleeding. 2. Avoid even nipple stimulation of female partner as it can cause uterine contractions & cause bleeding. 3. Rest of precautions of normal pregnancy also apply in your case like: Avoiding strenuous exercise, avoiding lifting heavy weight, taking rest of at least 8 hours (preferably 8+2 hours) in left lateral position, eating balanced diet etc. Low lying placenta with modern obstetric management should not be very risk for pregnancy & you can stop worrying for that. Hope this helps you. You can get back if you have any other concerns. Regards.