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    Plasenta Previa

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    Placenta previa occurs when the placenta partially or totally covers the mother's cervix during pregnancy. This can cause severe bleeding during pregnancy and childbirth. The main symptom is bright red vaginal bleeding without pain during the second half of pregnancy. Placenta previa is more common in women who have previously given birth, have scarring in the uterus from prior surgeries like C-sections, are carrying multiples, are older than 35, are non-white, smoke, or use cocaine. If placenta previa is diagnosed, the woman will need a C-section for delivery to avoid life-threatening bleeding.

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    Placenta previa occurs when the placenta partially or totally covers the mother's cervix during pregnancy. This can cause severe bleeding during pregnancy and childbirth. The main symptom is bright red vaginal bleeding without pain during the second half of pregnancy. Placenta previa is more common in women who have previously given birth, have scarring in the uterus from prior surgeries like C-sections, are carrying multiples, are older than 35, are non-white, smoke, or use cocaine. If placenta previa is diagnosed, the woman will need a C-section for delivery to avoid life-threatening bleeding.

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    Placenta previa occurs when the placenta partially or totally covers the mother's cervix during pregnancy. This can cause severe bleeding during pregnancy and childbirth. The main symptom is bright red vaginal bleeding without pain during the second half of pregnancy. Placenta previa is more common in women who have previously given birth, have scarring in the uterus from prior surgeries like C-sections, are carrying multiples, are older than 35, are non-white, smoke, or use cocaine. If placenta previa is diagnosed, the woman will need a C-section for delivery to avoid life-threatening bleeding.

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    Placenta previa occurs when the placenta partially or totally covers the mother's cervix during pregnancy. This can cause severe bleeding during pregnancy and childbirth. The main symptom is bright red vaginal bleeding without pain during the second half of pregnancy. Placenta previa is more common in women who have previously given birth, have scarring in the uterus from prior surgeries like C-sections, are carrying multiples, are older than 35, are non-white, smoke, or use cocaine. If placenta previa is diagnosed, the woman will need a C-section for delivery to avoid life-threatening bleeding.

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    The key takeaways are that the placenta attaches inside the uterus during pregnancy and provides nutrients to the baby. Placenta previa occurs when the placenta partially or totally covers the cervix, which can cause bleeding during pregnancy and delivery. Activities that cause contractions should be avoided if placenta previa is present.

    Risk factors for placenta previa include having had a previous cesarean delivery, having scars on the uterus from prior surgery, having had placenta previa with a previous pregnancy, carrying more than one fetus, being age 35 or older, being of a race other than white, smoking, and using cocaine.

    Potential complications of placenta previa include bleeding, which can be severe and life-threatening, and preterm birth if severe bleeding occurs.

    Overview

    Placenta previa

    The placenta is a structure that develops inside your uterus during pregnancy, providing
    oxygen and nutrition to and removing wastes from your baby. The placenta connects to
    your baby through the umbilical cord. In most pregnancies, the placenta attaches at the
    top or side of the uterus.

    Placenta previa (pluh-SEN-tuh PREH-vee-uh) occurs when a baby's placenta partially


    or totally covers the mother's cervix — the outlet for the uterus. Placenta previa can
    cause severe bleeding during pregnancy and delivery.
    If you have placenta previa, you might bleed throughout your pregnancy and during
    your delivery. Your health care provider will recommend avoiding activities that might
    cause contractions, including having sex, douching, using tampons, or engaging in
    activities that can increase your risk of bleeding, such as running, squatting, and
    jumping.

    You'll need a C-section to deliver your baby if the placenta previa doesn't resolve.

    Symptoms

    Bright red vaginal bleeding without pain during the second half of pregnancy is the main
    sign of placenta previa. Some women also have contractions.

    In many women diagnosed with placenta previa early in their pregnancies, the placenta
    previa resolves. As the uterus grows, it might increase the distance between the cervix
    and the placenta. The more the placenta covers the cervix and the later in the
    pregnancy that it remains over the cervix, the less likely it is to resolve.

    When to see a doctor

    If you have vaginal bleeding during your second or third trimester, call your doctor right
    away. If the bleeding is severe, seek emergency medical care.

    Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic

    Causes

    The exact cause of placenta previa is unknown.

    Risk factors

    Placenta previa is more common among women who:

     Have had a baby

     Have scars on the uterus, such as from previous surgery, including cesarean
    deliveries, uterine fibroid removal, and dilation and curettage
     Had placenta previa with a previous pregnancy

     Are carrying more than one fetus

     Are age 35 or older

     Are of a race other than white

     Smoke

     Use cocaine

    Complications

    If you have placenta previa, your health care provider will monitor you and your baby to
    reduce the risk of these serious complications:

     Bleeding. Severe, possibly life-threatening vaginal bleeding (hemorrhage) can


    occur during labor, delivery or in the first few hours after delivery.

     Preterm birth. Severe bleeding may prompt an emergency C-section before your
    baby is full term.
    By Mayo Clinic Staff
    Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic
    Diagnosis & treatment
    March 06, 2018
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