Low Lying Placenta at 32 weeks

So I was told at my 20 week scan that my placenta was low lying, so went back in at 32 weeks to check if it had moved. Although something like 97% of them do move I am unfortunately in the 3% where it is still too low, as it is currently sitting at 1.5cm away from the cervix.

I am not seeing my midwife again until later this week and just wanted to know if anyone else had this? If so, did the placenta move nearer to your due date and were you able to then have a natural birth? How much does it have to move by? Radiologist said 3cm but then I've heard from other sources that even 3cm is too close. I'm also interested to hear from anyone who had to have a c-section as a result. For those who had this happen, at what stage was the outcome known? I guess I'm just trying to get an idea of what the possible outcome could be!

Thanks in advance for any advice

I think at 32 weeks mine was still low and then must have been 35 weeks had moved enough. I thought it only needed to be about 2cm. I had a natural, problem free water delivery.

It doesn't mean that you will need a c-section if it doesn't move, but you will prob need to go onto a drip incase something happens during delivery. I had this discussion with my midwife cos I was thinking it would mean c-section as well.

I had the same problem and went for a 3rd scan at 35 weeks. By then it had moved far enough for a natural birth. Unfortunately due to other complications I didn't get the natural birth in the end but at least I knew my baby was safe.

Under c/section their is a support/chat topic thread.

C/Section is also a lovely way to birth your baby, For my last baby it was Spinal in at 8.50am and baby in my arms at 8.56am Bliss beautiful cuddles/bf/safe delivery.

just letting you know incase you didnt know of the topic lots of positive vibes either way

Wow thanks everyone for your advice and its great to hear that it does seem to move in later pregancy. I am seeing MW tomorrow but had a brief chat on the phone with her late last week and she has said they wouldn't make a decision until closer to the due date and will definately be re-scanning me, so thats a relief. But I have come to terms with the idea of a c-s as well, so I'm feeling much happier about whatever needs to happen will happen, I'll trust that the OB will make the right decision whatever that is.