Accessory lobe placenta
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Like Tanya said do a bit of research as NHS seems not to provide good enough info. With low lying placenta or placenta previa I would persinally avoid sex as that can cause the bleeding or spotting. But that is your decision 😊😊😊
Hiya, I also have a succenturiate placenta. Usually they're not an issue as long as both lobes are away from the cervix. It occurs in about 1-3% of pregnancies. It's worth noting it's not the same as having 1 low lying placenta as there are 2 parts and they blood vessels that connect the two can also overly the cervix causing vasa previa. If your lobe is overlying the placenta then you cannot aim for vaginal delivery as it would have disastrous consequences. However, it can still move upwards before your third trimester scan so you've got time to do some reading and get prepared. I'm a research radiographer and have been doing a lot of reading into this! I can send you some journal articles and reputable data if it helps. There is nothing in the NHS website about this as it is pretty uncommon. There are some increased risks for bleeding and retained placenta due to having 2 lobes that need to detach and come out, but the overall risk remains low.
@Charley thankyou for this advice, this is correct this is what I have the extra lobe which is more than just a low lying placenta/placenta previa and people get mixed up with this. The accessory lobe is low lying and posterior and covering my cervix yet the placenta is mainly anterior. I've read a few things and what you have mentioned is what I'm worrying about the risks even with a cesarean of bleeding etc. I am having a repeat scan at 32 weeks to see if it has moved and have been told if it has not then it will be a cesarean at 39 weeks, however when I read online it says cesarean would usually be performed between 36-38 weeks so I am going to query this. Yes please if you could send me some information that would be appreciated thankyou
@Tanya my placenta has the accessory lobe which is different to just a low lying placenta/placenta previa so I'm guessing that's maybe why?
@Bekah I'll message you 👍
I was told similar at my 20 week scan too and also booked in for another scan at 32 weeks. They never mentioned anything to me about bleeding but after doing a little bit of research afterwards I have read this can happen but if it does to just go straight to hospital so they can monitor it properly. I was told not to worry as the majority of times the placenta will move up and out of the way. I've also read on here that it can move out of the way after 32 weeks too so if it comes to 32 weeks and it hasn't moved I'm going to push for another scan at 36 weeks as I personally would rather avoid a csection if possible.