A 37-year-old member asked:
Why is there bleeding with placenta previa?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Nasiruddin Mansuryanswered
Neonatology 18 years experience
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.
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Dr. Nikolaos Zachariasanswered
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 27 years experience
Maternal vessels.: Placenta previa means that the internal cervical os is covered by trophoblast. When labor occurs, or the amniotic membranes rupture, the placenta starts detaching from the lower uterus, so the maternal blood circulating through the placenta exits from its proper place and manifests as vaginal bleeding (not fetal blood).
5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Brian Nguyenanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 12 years experience
Leaky vessels: Previa: Placenta overlies the cervix/birth canal. Gr 1 means placenta is close, Gr 4 means it's directly overlying/blocking the baby's exit -- high chance of preterm labor & bleeding; you'd need a C/S at 36-37wks. More common in woman w/ hx of C/S & smoking. Not much you can do but wait. If dx'ed early, the uterus still grows/stretches and a placenta can migrate away even in 3rd tri. Follow w/ US.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Why is the bleeding painless from placenta previa?
3 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

Dr. Nasiruddin Mansuryanswered
Neonatology 18 years experience
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.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Why does placenta previa cause cramping and bleeding?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Gregory Hinesanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Bleeding: Placenta previa is the placenta implanting over the internal opening of the cervix, and is a very serious problem. It will necessitate you having a caesarean section, as you will not be able to have a vaginal birth. As to bleeding, it can be very serious, and should be reported to your doctor immediately.
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old member asked:
What is placenta previa?
4 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in

Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
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.
6.5k viewsReviewed Feb 19, 2021
A 41-year-old member asked:
How long does bleeding with placenta previa last?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
See below: It's variable and unpredictable.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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