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A member asked:

Can placenta previa (abrupto @34wk but wasnt seen til 36w) cause postpartum issues? excessive irregular bleeding, pelvic sensitivity? i am 7month pp

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Should not: Causes issues with pregnancy, labor and delivery but 7 months later should not be an issue.

Dr Heller and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/16/2014

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