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I'm 22 weeks pregnant and told i have complete placenta previa. how likely is it that it that a complete previa moves in order to avoid c section?

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Dr. Jerome Yaklic answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Unlikely: A true central placenta previa, where the placenta has implanted over the cervix, will not resolve. There is a chance that the placenta is just low lying (next to the cervix) and will "migrate" further from the cervix as the uterus grows.

Answered 3/31/2015

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Dr. Raj Syal answered

Unlikely: A complete previa cannot change. A c-section will be required.

Dr Ingram and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/21/2012

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