moms diagnosed w/ placenta previa

I have completely placenta previa all pregnancy, now 35 weeks. My consultant thinks and says the guidelines are 38-39 weeks for the c-section as he thinks I should keep baby in as long as possible, and just go to hospital if I start bleeding.

This goes against everything I’ve read and also the consultant who scanned me, who said baby should be out before 38 weeks?

Has anyone else had experience of this? I am so confused as most with previa seem to have c-section at 36-37 weeks?

I’ve been told by the sonographer at my 20 week scan that my placenta is totally covering my cervix, so placenta previa.

She said I’ll have a scan at 32 weeks to check if it’s moved. I’ve not received any more advice or had any contact with an obstetrician or midwife since then, should I have?

What is the guidance in the UK for this?

I’ve read about others being told they need additional scans or to be on pelvic rest but I’ve not been told anything!

Now I’m too scared to lift my toddler or have sex.

What are other people’s experiences of being told this at 20 weeks?

Any advice welcomed, thank you 🙏🏼

Currently 29 weeks pregnant with complete placenta previa major posterior, category 4 the most severe. Due to location they don't expect it to move at all.

Been advised at my consultant appointment today they wont leave it longer than 37 weeks for c section, looking like it'll be at around 36+2/3days for me as they have availability with an experienced consultant with previa available that week they would prefer me to have my section with.

Hoping we make it as long as possible 🙏🏻

How long did you make it to? Did you make it to your scheduled date or was it emergency due to a bleed?

Those being scheduled - what week are being booked in for?

Feeling very anxious at having a preterm baby, bleeding at any point and ending up having an emergency section even earlier, and consultant also explained the possibility of a hysterectomy at section if the bleeding is too much. A lot to digest.

Does anyone know if we should avoid certain exercises while on pelvic rest? I see so many things about pelvic floor exercises and how we should be doing them, but im curious if that’s something i should be avoiding. Thanks!!

Hi - I have been diagnosed with placenta previa at my 20 week scan. I am due to do a 1 hour flight at 22 weeks - has anyone else flown with placenta previa? I will still have access to hospitals etc. Thank you!