At 36 to 37 weeks, your provider may suggest an amniocentesis to test the amniotic fluid around your baby to see if her lungs are fully developed.
If they are, your provider may recommend an immediate c-section to avoid risks of future bleeding. At any stage of pregnancy, a c-section may be necessary if you have dangerously heavy bleeding or if you and your baby are having problems.
However, you may be at higher risk for placenta previa if:. But you may be able to reduce your risk by not smoking and not using cocaine. The more c-sections you have, the greater your risk of placenta previa. Get expert tips and resources from March of Dimes and CDC to increase your chance of having a healthy, fully-term pregnancy and baby.
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E-mail to a friend Please fill in all fields. Please enter a valid e-mail address. Thank you! The risk of bleeding is higher if a lot of the placenta covers the cervix. Other complications include:. Breadcrumb Home Conditions and symptoms Pregnancy and postpartum Placenta previa.
Placenta previa Placenta previa is when the placenta covers the cervix during pregnancy. Meet our doctors See our locations Make an appointment. Key points about placenta previa Placenta previa is a cause of bleeding late in pregnancy. This is after about 20 weeks. It causes bleeding because the placenta is close to or covers the cervix. Bleeding with placenta previa is painless. You may need bed rest or early delivery of your baby.
What is placenta previa? There are 3 types of placenta previa: Complete placenta previa. The placenta completely covers the cervix.
Partial placenta previa. The placenta is partly over the cervix. Marginal placenta previa. The placenta is near the edge of the cervix. What are the symptoms of placenta previa? When should I contact my doctor? Seek care immediately if: You have severe vaginal bleeding or substantial spotting — a hemorrhage can be life-threatening.
You experience pain with vaginal bleeding. Call your doctor if: You have mild vaginal bleeding in the second or third trimester. You want to be referred to a specialist. How to make an appointment. Placenta previa care at UW Medicine If you're diagnosed with placenta previa, we'll care for you with close monitoring throughout your pregnancy. Explore our services. UW Medicine doctors specializing in placenta previa.
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The State of Victoria and the Department of Health shall not bear any liability for reliance by any user on the materials contained on this website. Skip to main content. Healthy pregnancy. Home Healthy pregnancy. Placenta previa. Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. Symptoms Why the bleeding happens Possible complications Causes and risk factors Diagnosis methods Digital vaginal examinations should be strictly avoided Treatment options vary Treatment during pregnancy Delivery Where to get help Things to remember.
Symptoms The most important symptom in placenta previa is painless vaginal bleeding after 20 weeks. Why the bleeding happens During the later stages of pregnancy, the bottom part of the uterus thins and spreads to accommodate the growing baby.
Possible complications Some of the complications of placenta previa include: Major haemorrhage bleeding for the mother Shock from loss of blood Fetal distress from lack of oxygen Premature labour or delivery Health risks to the baby, if born prematurely Emergency caesarean delivery Hysterectomy, if the placenta fails to come away from the uterine lining Blood loss for the baby Death.
Causes and risk factors Some of the possible causes and risk factors of placenta previa include: Low implantation of the fertilised egg Abnormalities of the uterine lining, such as fibroids Scarring of the uterine lining endometrium Abnormalities of the placenta Multiple babies, such as twins Multiple pregnancies - a woman who has already had six or more deliveries has a risk of one in
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