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Placenta gap is 3cm

2026-05-01 16:45:59
I am 35 weeks pregnant, and my recent scan shows that the distance between the placenta and the internal os is 3 cm. In this situation, is normal delivery possible, or would a C-section be safer?
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this is normal., not low lying placenta. You can attempt a normal delivery if there is no history of bleeding during pregnancy recently

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Hi Placenta posterior and within 3 cm from the os is a borderline scenario. In case there is even minimal bleeding or spotting before labor pains, it mandates C section, otherwise it should be a mutual understanding and decision making with the Obstetrician in charge

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Can try but let your treating doctor decide in the situation

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Placenta is well away from the internal OS of cervix so normal delivery trail can be attempted

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Yes, you can go ahead with normal vaginal delivery Precautionary step: get a repeat scan to just look for placenta 2-3weeks from this scan.

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3cm away from the os is normal.. You can go for a normal delivery if everything else is favourable during your due date

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