The baby develops inside the placenta during nine months of pregnancy. The placenta provides oxygen and nutrition to the baby. It’s connected via the umbilical cord and normally attached to the top or side of the uterus.
In placenta previa, the placenta lies low in the uterus. It partially or completely covers the cervix. It’s of three types: Complete, Partial and Marginal.
What is Low Lying Placenta?
In some cases, the placenta is attached to the lower region of the uterus close to the cervix in the early stages of pregnancy. As pregnancy progress, it moves towards the upper portion of the uterus.
However, when the placenta does not move upwards and remains in the lower region of the uterus by the third trimester, it results in the development of placenta previa.
Causes of Placenta Previa
Here are a few causes of placenta previa:
- Women who are 35 years or older.
- Multiple pregnancies.
- Surgical history of the uterus.
- The shape of the uterus is abnormal.
- Smoking/drugs
- History of miscarriages/abortions
- Baby’s position: Breech or Transverse position of the baby increases the chances of placenta previa.
- History of Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
Symptoms
It’s usually diagnosed with vaginal bleeding without pain during the second trimester of pregnancy. It can cause severe bleeding during pregnancy and delivery. It’s observed that more the placenta covers the cervix, the less likely it is to resolve. Baby is usually breech or transverse positions. It also involves premature contractions.
Complications
If you have placenta previa, the risk of these serious complications occurs. However, the incidence varies from person to person:
- Bleeding: Severe bleeding may occur during labor, delivery, and post-delivery.
- Preterm birth. Your healthcare provider may advise you emergency C-section delivery before your baby is full term.
Treatment of Placenta Previa:
The treatment differs from patient to patient. If placenta previa is diagnosed in the first trimester, it may even resolve on its own.
Your health care provider will restrict activities including intercourse, using tampons, traveling, pelvic examination. You are advised for bed rest and regular hospital checkups in case of light bleeding.
Blood transfusion is suggested in case of heavy bleeding. Medicines are given to prevent early labor and premature delivery.
If the bleeding is not controlled, emergency C-section delivery is advised. In case of marginal Previa vaginal delivery is possible, But incomplete or partial Previa C-section delivery is required.
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I went through this phase when my younger son was born. Don’t know what was the cause behind, maybe the age or abortion. My doctor had to go for emergency C-section delivery before. Your posts always remain helpful ?.
This is a very informative piece on Placenta Previa, its causes, and treatment. Very useful for everyone and something every would be mother needs to be aware of.
It’s always good to be armed with knowledge! Allhumdulilah, i didn’t face any of this with my 2 kids but definitely this article is an eye opener!
This sounds quite informative. I’m sure it’ll help a lot of people out there. Will share it with my contacts too!
I had no clue about this. Thanks for sharing thus with us. It will help many of us.
My sister had complicated pregnancy due to low lying placenta till third trimester. Her baby’s position was awkward till third trimester. We were all prepared for her caesarean but then baby changed position during last few weeks of pregnancy.
Thanks for such a informative post. I am not at all aware about this. Will keep it in mind and spread the word to makw others aware
I hope more and more women get aware of this complicated condition during pregnency and be careful.
This is an eye opning topic. I have to go through cervical cersilege during my pregnancy..not sure if ut was due to this issue. I would like to know more about that topic as well
Amazing and beautiful post. Placenta Previa is a most complication of pregnancy that causes the placenta to tear away from the uterus. Great thoughts.
Oh my god… I didn’t know about this at all! Thank you for sharing about this… I am sure it will make many people aware!
Oh my gosh! This sounds incredibly difficult. This is good to know information, well explained.
I had placenta Previa buddy and was advised rest. We really feared complications but by God’s grace all eventually got well
Dr Bushra I love reading all your post and this is so informative ,thanks for sharing about this one
I really wanted i know this ..is getting pregnant after 30 a real issue as in thislog it said after 35 u may have a risk of having placenta