The Hidden Dangers of Placenta Accreta: A Complicated Pregnancy Complication Explained
– Placenta accreta is a serious pregnancy condition.
– It occurs when the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall.
– Typically, the placenta detaches from the uterine wall after childbirth.
– With placenta accreta, part or all of the placenta remains attached.
– Placenta accreta can cause severe blood loss after delivery.
– In some cases, the placenta can invade the muscles of the uterus (placenta increta) or grow through the uterine wall (placenta percreta).