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What's the difference between partial placenta previa and placenta previa?
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Previa: Complete pre via means that the entire cervix is covered by the placenta. Partial means, only a portion of the cervix is covered. Either could result in bleeding complications while pregnant. The placenta can be low like this early in pregnancy but resolve by term. Ultrasound will confirm
Answered 4/28/2019
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Distance form cervix: 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.
Answered 5/30/2015
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