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Has anyone else had to be on Pelvic Rest before? I just found out I have a low lying placenta, 1 in. from the cervix. And the Dr. has ordered no intercourse for the next 12 wks, at least.
I know things could be much worse, but right now it seems like an eternity to remain continent(right word?), being young and newly married.
We are commited to doing what is best for our baby. But this is going to be a challenge for my husband and I, and I just wondered if anyone else whose been through this had any ideas that helped them through a similar situation. I am trying desperately to accept God's will in this.
Thank you, and please pray for us!
God Bless,
Sarah
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Sarah,
It seems I'm always on pelvic rest.  Really, I had placenta previa with my first child, and before that diagnosis I had some cyst and bleeding issues, so the whole pregnancy was on "rest."
I'm in my first trimester for the second child, and we have the same repeat of a cyst and rest. And when not pregnant I was getting several cysts requiring off times, too.
It's hard for dh. But truly he is so caring and concerned for my and the baby's health, he never complains. He sees it as a mutual sacrifice. Actually, he sees what a woman goes through for childbearing as so much that he's more than willing to have this little inconvenience.
We make a point of being physical but not se*ual. By physical I mean lots of hugs, hand-holding, kisses, verbal and eye communication, praise and gifts, and praying together. The main advice is to see we're doing this together to help this child. And the sacrifices we offer up now are to help our family all become saints.
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Jenn,
Thank you so much for your advice and encouragement, it has helped a lot.
I talked to a midwife at church yesterday, very knowlegable, and well known among the ladies at church. She said that this condition is not as much of a concern as placenta previa, and pelvic rest is not necessary, as long as you are careful. She had a lot of good advice, and I feel much better now.
God Bless,
Sarah
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JennGM wrote:
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We experienced pelvic rest while I carried both my kids -- fourteen weeks during the first pregnancy, and ten or so weeks during the second -- due to preterm labor starting around 22-24 weeks.
Jenn's comments are right on, and I add only my understanding and prayers.
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Pilgrim wrote:
Jenn,
Thank you so much for your advice and encouragement, it has helped a lot.
I talked to a midwife at church yesterday, very knowlegable, and well known among the ladies at church. She said that this condition is not as much of a concern as placenta previa, and pelvic rest is not necessary, as long as you are careful. She had a lot of good advice, and I feel much better now.
God Bless,
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You should probably discuss it further with your own doctor if this midwife is not your actual provider, but opinions do differ. I was diagnosed with low lying placenta with my 3rd child and told absolutely to abstain, only to be seen by a different, more experienced doctor in the same practice 4 weeks later who was surprised the first one had told me that. Also, they should be following you with ultrasound to be sure it does not become a previa, although the most common thing to happen is that as the uterus stretches upward with growth of the baby, that the attachment actually gets farther away from the cervix (picture a mostly deflated balloon with a happy face drawn on it near the opening - it's close. now blow it up and see how far away the face is from the opening - same concept). Placenta previa can be much more serious but less common.
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