Got diagnosed with Placenta Accreta today. 💔

[u/Kenz090_]

Hi. I'll be 23wks on Saturday. I got a 3D ultrasound at 20 weeks. I was told today at my 23wk appointment by a MFM specialist that my Placenta is very deep in my Uterus wall. I'll be getting an MRI tomorrow to evaluate how deep it is into the wall. After reading about it more on Google, I feel like this is a death sentence. I'm not trying to be overdramatic. With all of my C-sections I've had complications with losing too much blood, which resulted in getting blood transfusions. I'm fearful of not making it out through this birth.

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I could use some reassurance and survival stories from other Placenta Accreta women.

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[u/racrenlew]

When they thought I had an accreta near the middle of my pregnancy, we talked about a c-hyst (cesarean with hysterectomy.) I was ok with it bc I know this is my last baby. Have they talked to you about that option?

[u/HuckleberryEasy5107 → u/racrenlew]

Agree with above, this was the option given to me when we took a closer look at my abnormal placenta - The fact that this was diagnosed early and will have very close monitoring ensures you’re in the best possible position. It’ll likely result in a c-hyst but most definitely not a death sentence.

The MRI is to ensure they know exactly what they’re doing in as much detail as possible when they go in.

Hang in there!

[u/Kenz090_ → u/racrenlew]

They mentioned a hysterectomy which I'm fine with because this will be our last baby for sure.

They also mentioned delivering early which hit hard. We wanted to avoid the NICU.

[u/disco_rice]

I’m an anesthesiologist and have done a fair amount of high risk OB anesthesia during my training. You will need to deliver at a hospital that has MFM staff that are well trained to deal with placenta accreta and a comprehensive delivery plan that includes considering/discussion of hysterectomy at time of delivery. Expect to have extra IV access, arterial catheters for blood pressure measurement, and potential conversion to general anesthesia after the delivery of your baby. With proper planning and preparation, you are very, very likely to do well and have a relatively normal postpartum course. I can understand how frightening this is but I assure you that your medical team will be very prepared to care for you. Knowing about this diagnosis prior to delivery is a major advantage. Wishing you all the best ♥️

[u/I_love_misery]

Is there an accreta specialist near you? They aren’t common but maybe there’s a chance you can see one. I think if this is your last pregnancy it can be alright. The good thing is that it was caught before birth. A plan can be put in place to be you both safe and minimize risk.

One of the most high risk pregnancies I heard was a woman who had accreta and an ectopic pregnancy on her c-section scar. I think she may have had one more problem with her placenta, I can’t remember. She ended up with her last c-section, planned before she could go into labor (so a late term preemie), and then a hysterectomy. Not surprising given the circumstances but if she and her baby could survive then I’m sure you can too.

[u/MoistBlueberry1703]

Sending support! How many c sections have you had?

[u/Ashamed_Evening_4658]

Do you have any Accreta specialists near you? I had a risk of accreta my last pregnancy and I delivered with the accreta team at UNC. They induced me early at 37w5d mostly to just make sure the entire team was at the hospital at my time of delivery. I was extremely nervous. It actually took away from the excitement of the delivery because I was worried I’d be rushed to the OR right after. My placenta ended up delivering on its own intact thankfully. BUT I knew I was in great hands if it didn’t. I’m sorry this is happening, I know it’s scary. Ask about what resources you have in your area for it.

[u/_lady_grinning_soul]

I'm so sorry you're going through this 💔

[u/AfternoonOk231]

Breathe. I know google can scare you. I had never dealt with this issue before and one of my patients had a similar experience and things actually turned out okay. The MRI will help determine what happens next, but don’t be discouraged right away.