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Incomplete Placenta Previa: Understanding Risks, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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– Incomplete placenta previa is when the placenta is attached close to the opening of the uterus or partially covers the cervix
– Exact cause of placenta previa is unknown
– More likely to occur in women with past pregnancies, tumors in the uterus, past uterine surgeries or cesarean deliveries, women over 35, African American or nonwhite women, smokers, and women who have previously had placenta previa
– Main symptom is painless bleeding from the vagina, typically in the third trimester
– Diagnosis is done through physical exam and ultrasound
– Treatment options include monitoring through ultrasounds, bed rest or hospital stay, early delivery if necessary, cesarean section delivery, and blood transfusion for severe bleeding
– Main complication is excessive bleeding
– Other complications can include improper attachment of the placenta, slowed growth of the baby, preterm birth, and birth defects
– Placenta develops inside the uterus during pregnancy
– It provides oxygen, nutrition and removes waste for the baby
– Placenta is typically attached to the top or side of the inner wall of the uterus
– Changes in the uterus and placenta during pregnancy may correct the problem
– If the problem doesn’t correct, the baby is delivered by cesarean section (C-section)

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Understanding the Risks and Management of Central Placenta Previa: A Comprehensive Guide

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1. Placenta previa
2. Central placenta previa
3. Placental complications
4. Obstetric hemorrhage
5. Bleeding during pregnancy
6. Maternal mortality
7. Preterm birth
8. Cesarean section
9. Fetal distress
10. Ultrasound diagnosis
11. Risk factors
12. Painless bleeding
13. Antenatal care
14. Abnormal placental implantation
15. Vaginal delivery

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Placenta Previa: Causes, Symptoms, and Safe Pregnancy Practices

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– Placenta previa is a condition where the placenta covers all or part of the opening to the cervical opening at the top of the vagina
– Occurs in about 1 in 200 pregnancies
– Can cause serious bleeding and complications later in pregnancy
– Risk factors include previous c-section, in vitro fertilization, smoking, cocaine use, age 35 or older, previous pregnancies, multiple pregnancies, and previous episodes of placenta previa
– Symptoms may include painless bleeding from the vagina during the second half of pregnancy and contractions
– Diagnosis is typically done through a routine ultrasound test
– Placenta previa can be detected through ultrasound, including transvaginal ultrasound and translabial ultrasound
– Three-dimensional ultrasound may also be used
– Placenta previa can be found in the second trimester even without vaginal bleeding
– Treatment depends on the stage of pregnancy, severity of bleeding, and the health of the mother and baby
– C-section is recommended for nearly everyone with placenta previa to prevent severe bleeding
– Early in pregnancy with no symptoms may require no treatment but follow-up ultrasounds
– Bleeding as a result of placenta previa requires close monitoring in the hospital
– Blood transfusions may be given if there is excessive bleeding
– Corticosteroids may be given to help with baby’s lung development in case of preterm delivery
– Severe bleeding at 34 to 36 weeks may require an immediate c-section
– Amniocentesis may be performed at 36 to 37 weeks to test for fully developed lungs in the baby
– Certain activities should be avoided with placenta previa, including orgasm-inducing sex, vaginal penetration or examinations, moderate/strenuous exercise, lifting more than 20 pounds, and standing for more than four hours

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