Is Your Pregnancy Hiding a Silent Danger? Uncover the Shocking Truth About Placenta Previa Symptoms and Life-Saving Treatments!
Placenta previa is one such complication. It’s typically detected by ultrasound exams during routine prenatal appointments, and many cases resolve on their own by the third trimester. However, placenta previa may affect how your team cares for you during pregnancy and delivery.
Keep reading to learn what placenta previa is, what its risk factors are, how it’s identified and what treatment to expect if you’re diagnosed.
What is placenta previa? A position issue
The placenta – the organ that forms during pregnancy to provide oxygen and nutrients to the baby – normally attaches to the side or top of the uterus. Placenta previa is a condition that happens when the placenta attaches low enough in the uterus to cover all or part of the cervix. It affects around 11% of pregnancies at 20 weeks of gestation, but only continues into the third trimester in about 0.3-2% of those cases, with the rest resolving on their own. Placenta previa can cause significant issues during pregnancy, including:
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