Is Your Pregnancy Hiding a Silent Danger? Uncover the Shocking Truth About Placenta Previa Symptoms and Life-Saving Treatments!
How to know if you are at risk for placenta previa
Although the exact cause of placenta previa is unknown, studies have shown that it’s associated with certain pregnancy characteristics and risk factors. These include:
- Previous pregnancies
- Placenta previa in a previous pregnancy
- Cesarean delivery (C-section) in a previous pregnancy
- Being pregnant with multiples (such as twins or triplets)
- Using assisted reproductive technology, such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF)
- Uterine scarring or a history of uterine procedures
- Being 35 years of age or older
- Smoking tobacco
- Using cocaine
How is placenta previa diagnosed?
Placenta previa is usually diagnosed with an abdominal ultrasound during the second or third trimester. About 90% of cases get better on their own. This is because the placenta may gradually grow towards a more normal position where there’s a better blood supply.
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