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Has anyone ever heard of placenta previa never bleeding before term?

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Yes: When placenta previa is partial or incomplete where it does not cover the internal os, it is possible.

Answered 6/7/2013

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Common.: Many cases of placenta previa bleed in the third trimester, however many cases do not bleed at all, or only at term.

Answered 12/9/2013

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