Question 1

can full placenta previa actually resolve itself if diagnosed at around 12 weeks? it'd my 2nd preg& i am scheduled for c-section anyway.

Accepted Answer

Placenta previa: Transvaginal ultrasound is safe and preferred option for diagnosis of  placenta previa. It is used to evaluate for resolution or partial previa:
-if the previa overlaps by <1.5 cm over os at 20 wks: usually resolves
-if the previa overlap >2.5 cm over os at 20 wks: usually persists.

Question 2

can placenta previa be diagnosed by abdominal ultrasound at 12 weeks of gestation? and how accurate the diagnosis will be?

Accepted Answer

Likely to resolve: It is most common for this to resolve as the uterus grows during pregnancy.  The position of the placenta tends to move up and away from the cervix as the uterus grows.  Congratulations on your pregnancy!

Question 3

what is placenta previa?

Accepted Answer

Placenta over cervix: Placenta previa is a complication of pregnancy where the placenta is covering the opening of the uterus called the cervix. It occurs in 1/200 pregnancies more commonly in patients with a previous c section. If diagnosed in early pregnancy it may resolve before delivery. If not a C-section will be needed. It can cause painless bleeding often requiring  bedrest.

Question 4

why is there bleeding with  placenta previa?

Accepted Answer

Placenta: When placenta is on lower uterine segment, it is called placenta previa. When plans is completely covering the internal os it is complete placenta previa. When the lower segment of uterus gets stretched in last trimester, it distrupts the placenta to cause bleeding.

Question 5

i have placenta previa but can i still do anal?

Accepted Answer

No: When you have placenta previa you should avoid all intercourse as it can still impact the uterus.

Question 6

could placenta previa lead to placenta percreta?

Accepted Answer

PP can be percreta: A placenta prévia can invade the uterine and cervical tissues and be associated with a placenta increta and placenta percreta.

Question 7

how to treat placenta previa marginalis grade 1?

Accepted Answer

No treatment: Have to see if it resolves , if it does not then u will need a csection cannot deliver vaginally if u have that please discuss with your ob.

Question 8

how long does bleeding with placenta previa last?

Accepted Answer

See below: It's variable and unpredictable.

Question 9

why is the bleeding painless from placenta previa?

Accepted Answer

Placenta prevIa: The stretching of lower uterine segment causes the disruption in blood supply to the plaventa. The blood usually comes out of the internal os. So this bleeding is painless. Rarely is there is collection of blood behind placenta than it can be painful.

Question 10

does smoking increase the risk for placenta previa?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Several studies have confirmed that maternal smoking increases the risk of placenta previa, providing another reason to quit before getting pregnant!

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Can full placenta previa actually resolve itself if diagnosed at around 12 weeks? it'd my 2nd preg& i am scheduled for c-section anyway.

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Can placenta previa be diagnosed by abdominal ultrasound at 12 weeks of gestation? and how accurate the diagnosis will be?

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What is placenta previa?

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Why is there bleeding with placenta previa?

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I have placenta previa but can i still do anal?

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Could placenta previa lead to placenta percreta?

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How to treat placenta previa marginalis grade 1?

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How long does bleeding with placenta previa last?

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Why is the bleeding painless from placenta previa?

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Does smoking increase the risk for placenta previa?

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