is having a low lying placenta the same as placenta previa?

no they're different

I think placenta prévia is when the placenta covers the cervix opening.

@hermommy what's the difference then because when you Google it, it shows they are the same

@rylansmomma I'm gonna double check with my doctor to see what I have the next time I go bc when I Google low lying placenta it comes up as placenta previa

placenta previa is when the placenta covers the cervix completely... a low lying placenta means it's close to the cervix but not covering it

@hermommy oh okay I see

@hermommy, is correct I had a complete placenta previa

I had partial previa early on so I had my ob explain the difference to me

@sarahdrew @hermommy thank you ladies! bc I have a low lying placenta and didn't know the difference

yeah your fine:) chances are the bigger your belly gets thd higher it'll go

@hermommy, is absolutely right... with a previa that chance is smaller and a c-section is required... just low-lying has a higher chance of moving