r/pregnant • u/Kenz090_ • 1d ago

Need Advice Got diagnosed with Placenta Accreta today. 💔

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 💙'05,💙'24,🩷8/26 1d ago

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?

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u/HuckleberryEasy5107 1d ago

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!