Question 1

which placental abnormalities are visible by ultrasound?

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Several: Placental location, placental depth of penetration into the wall with certain abnormal conditions.  Where and how the cord inserts in the placenta can be important at times.  With twins or multiples gestations, there are a number of important factors looked for by ultrasound, including blood vessel communication and comparison of sizes.  Nmber of  blood vessels in the umbilical cord can also value.

Question 2

how to stop a placental bleed ?

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Depends.: Seek immediate medical attention. Depending on gestational age, surgery or bedrest and Progesterone can be of help.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of placental insufficiency?

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Hypertension, SGA.: Maternal hypertension, oligohydramnios and small-for-gestational age fetus (SGA) are the typical hallmarks of placental insufficiency.

Question 4

where can i find more info on placental insufficiency?

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Please see URL: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001485.htm

As you can imagine, this is a big topic, very relevant to pregnancy and fetal safety.

Question 5

what things can i do to treat placental insufficiency at home?

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Keep appointments: It would be quiet essential that uou keeo your prenatal appointments so that your doctor can monitor the well-being of your fetus.  Beyond that, there is probably nothing more specific that you can do for placental insufficiency.  Maintaining a well balanced diet, keeping well hydrated, and taking your prenatal vitamins would be the most you could likely do on your own.

Question 6

can you tell me about experiencing a placental infusion with the surrounding organs?

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Placental invasion?: Do you mean what happens when the placenta grows beyond the borders of the uterus? This can be a life threatening condition in pregnancy as can cause damage to organs such as the bladder as well as life-threatening bleeding. Most doctors concerned about this will do extensive imaging to make sure the placenta hasn't invaded surrounding organs.

Question 7

what causes a placental abruption?

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Various causes: Most placental abruptions have no obvious cause.  It is known that tobacco abuse, drug abuse, trauma, intruterine infection, and a history of previous placental abruption all will increase the risk for a placental abruption.  Labor itself can lead to an abruption as well.

Question 8

what are placental lakes?

Accepted Answer

Placenta lakes: This are basically ultrasound findings and means like bubbles of blood , dilated looped of vessels. When you look an a MAP and see lakes, the image if this vessels appear the same on ultrasound. It can point sometimes towards a possible abnormal placentation, called accreta, when placenta attaches really hard to the uterus.

Question 9

waking up in the night with placental bleeds twice. what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Unclear.: Hypertension, advanced maternal age, twins, ivf and placenta previa can all lead to this.

Question 10

what is a placental abruption?

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Placenta separating: A placental abruption is when the placenta separates from the uterus resulting in abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. This is an emergency because the blood supply to the baby is compromised. This can occur after a traumatic event like a car accident or domestic violence. It can also occur with high blood pressure, drug use and a variety of other medical conditions.

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