What does low placenta mean during pregnancy?

Question

I just had my scan and the doctor mentioned something about a low-lying placenta. I'm a bit worried and didn't fully understand what it means. Can anyone explain what low placenta signifies during pregnancy?

Gunjan Bhatia · Answer

Don't stress too much, just follow doctor's advice on pelvic rest, it usually shifts up later.

Nilima Kamath · Answer

It's just a medical excuse to lay on the couch all day and ask everyone else to do the work!

Gauri Jog · Answer

Bas thoda aaram karo aur bhari cheez mat uthao, sab theek ho jayega beta.

Ananya Kohli · Answer

It means placenta is covering the cervix. Stay in touch with your gynac and take complete rest.

Girija Naidu · Answer

Avoid heavy lifting and stairs. Most of the time it moves up on its own as the baby grows.

Himani Tripathi · Answer

Just take complete bed rest as advised. My friend had this and still had a perfectly healthy delivery.

Sulochana Chaudhuri · Answer

My saas made sure I didn't bend down or lift heavy buckets because of my low placenta.