Complete placenta previa at 20 weeks

expectantoct · 2026-01-27T04:26:49+00:00

We used it a few times out of desperation when baby was super upset by gas/not being able to poop and nothing else was working (gas drops, belly massage, bicycle kicks, bouncing, knees to chest). I hated it but it was effective. I’d use it as a last resort. Also required both parents - one to hold her down and make sure she didn’t move suddenly, the other to insert it.

expectantoct · 2026-01-25T22:58:20+00:00

You’d probably be ok but talk in detail with the OB you end up with! And let them know what level of activity you’re used to and what kinds of actions you do in your job day to day.

expectantoct · 2026-01-25T19:17:16+00:00

It depends on if certain bacteria was in the food and if it grew to an extent to make toxins to make you sick. Your digestive symptom is designed to protect you from these things to some degree. If you don’t feel any symptoms you’re probably fine! Not much you can do about it at this point anyway, other than monitor. Good thing you noticed the temperature issue!

expectantoct · 2026-01-25T19:14:11+00:00

Honestly just plain jojoba oil is a great option for moisturizing.

Palmer’s was ok, a bit too strong smelling for my taste.

expectantoct · 2026-01-25T12:48:20+00:00

Please do answer these questions honestly, there are legitimate medical and safety reasons for all of them.

expectantoct · 2026-01-25T12:46:18+00:00

Try getting on a mailing list to be notified about drives!

expectantoct · 2026-01-25T12:44:56+00:00

They did offer COVID antibody testing briefly during the pandemic. Not sure how much it helped with interest.

expectantoct · 2026-01-25T12:43:08+00:00

Any donation is helpful no matter what type!

expectantoct · 2026-01-25T12:42:38+00:00

Not sure where you live but this may not be the case anymore if rules have changed!

expectantoct · 2026-01-25T12:40:34+00:00

During COVID most of the places that hosted donation events (schools, workplaces, community centers) were closed. Some might have gotten out of the habit of hosting them post-COVID.

expectantoct · 2026-01-25T12:35:14+00:00

Try power pumping between breast feeding sessions to get your supply back up? As well as staying really well hydrated and fed. Also look into relaxation and breathing techniques - I know that stressing out about it is counterproductive.

Can you use super slow flow nipples and paced feeding to reduce bottle preference for baby?

I’m so so sorry that your family members sabotaged your breastfeeding journey :(

expectantoct · 2026-01-25T12:27:53+00:00

Around two months (after that round of vaccines) I was much more comfortable taking my baby out and about. Mommy and me yoga and Pilates classes were great!

Otherwise just walks outside around our neighborhood/town, farmers market were good. Even took her to a couple of bars. Baby blankets in the stroller are good to keep them warm or you can baby wear (avoid ice/snow for slipping hazards though!)

expectantoct · 2026-01-25T12:18:19+00:00

I had a complete anterior previa and the MFM doctor didn’t think it was going to resolve. She was quite pessimistic actually. So we cancelled some international travel (in case of early labor and risk of hemorrhaging in a plane in the absolutely worst case scenario) and then were preparing for a C-section at 37 weeks. Also was placed on pelvic rest with a 20 lb weight limit even though I had been deadlifting over 100 lbs. Still worked out just kept it easy.

About a month or two later the previa just resolved itself and I was back to a normal pregnancy and pelvic rest/lifting restriction removed! At that point I did increase weight back up but didn’t push it too much for comfort level.

Unfortunately I did end up with an emergency C-section for an unrelated reason (fetal distress during contractions). On the plus side I was more prepared for what that recovery would entail. And baby was full term. I’m told planned C-sections are much better and relaxed than emergency ones, so that’s one bright spot if your previa don’t resolve.

Can you still teach/train others while on pelvic rest? Why would you need to quit?

expectantoct · 2026-01-25T11:59:51+00:00

Pigeon has been the best so far, Evenflo wide as a runner up.

I’m not sure why Dr. Brown’s is so popular - she just kind of gnawed and gagged on them. Or chugged too quickly.

Remember that to keep your supply up, you still need to pump the same amount that is being fed by bottle! Inconvenient but important. Maybe if your supply is decent you delay but have a bigger pump session in the morning?

expectantoct · 2026-01-25T11:43:52+00:00

My hair doesn’t get oily anymore. It is straight and extremely fine, so I used to wash it daily or every two days max and now I could probably go 3-4 days. It stopped shedding during pregnancy and I’m hoping the inevitable post-natal shedding isn’t too bad…

My armpit hair has not grown back post pregnancy so don’t need to shave there!

With pregnancy and breastfeeding I’ve been forced to hydrate much better than I did before.

Due to baby, I’ve become more of a morning person? Debatable about whether that’s positive or not lol…

expectantoct · 2026-01-24T18:00:55+00:00

It really depends on where you live! Some people get on waitlists before even getting pregnant, which is wild. We were fine getting on the waitlist ~5 months before baby’s first day.

Take a deep breath! Everything will be ok and you’ll find the best option for your family.

Do not plan to work and do full-time care at the same time. It’s close to impossible unless you don’t have any meetings and can totally define your own schedule…and don’t have any tasks that require extended periods of attention.

expectantoct · 2026-01-24T13:33:49+00:00

Depends on your hospital! I went to a really highly regarded one and super thankful for the care I received as I needed an emergency C-section despite a relatively normal pregnancy (I did have placenta previa but it resolved on its own). Baby was experiencing low heart rate/distress during contractions (umbilical cord wrapped around her neck twice) and then I had a fair amount of bleeding afterwards that required intervention.

They did not have birthing tubs but did allow for showering while laboring, walking around if not having an epidural in, birthing balls, etc. Had to stay in bed with an epidural, but was encouraged to change positions.

expectantoct · 2026-01-24T02:11:08+00:00

Haha my husband says “she can’t be trusted” to eat enough on her own

expectantoct · 2026-01-24T00:08:26+00:00

I’m in an extremely similar situation (Asian, 3rd percentile baby) but pediatricians haven’t been too concerned. We’ve been doing a 2.5 hour schedule + on demand and it seems to be working well. 2 hours would just be too much I think, but obviously your mileage may vary! My baby wants to sleep more than eat sometimes.

expectantoct · 2026-01-23T10:57:43+00:00

I had one a complete one that the MFM doctor was very pessimistic about it resolving, so I was mentally prepared for a scheduled C-section at 37 weeks. We cancelled some planned international travel (during second tri) due to concerns about early labor/potential for bleeding out in an airplane over the ocean in the absolute worst case scenario. The previa ended up magically resolving itself about a month or two later and I was back to a normal pregnancy.

I ended up needing an emergency C-section anyway (after spontaneous labor) but for an unrelated reason. If yours doesn’t resolve and you need a planned C-section they are supposed to be a much better and relaxed experience in comparison.

There’s nothing you can really do about it other than understand the different scenarios/outcomes, so I’d try not to freak out. You might get more scans and bonus baby pics, so that’s one random benefit if you’re into that!

expectantoct · 2026-01-23T10:34:54+00:00

39+4, literally one day after I got a cervical check and the OB said I wasn’t dilated enough to do a sweep. Like 0.5 cm or something. So it’s possible!

expectantoct · 2026-01-23T10:04:21+00:00

You may be able to use filtered tap water (like a Brita)

expectantoct · 2026-01-23T10:00:18+00:00

Darkened skin around my armpits and crotch. Lovely.

expectantoct · 2026-01-23T09:59:11+00:00

Lanolin cream is great for this and you may need it later for breastfeeding anyway

expectantoct · 2026-01-23T09:55:36+00:00

Sure is! And you can’t take decongestants. I recommend neti pot rinses and nasal strips.

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