what are the most common symptoms of placenta previa?

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Answer 1

Painless bleeding: The most common symptom of placenta previa is painless vaginal bleeding. If you suspect you might have a placenta previa, an ultrasound can tell you whether you have one or not.

Answer 2

No: The concern is for mother. After the baby is born, difficulty with separation and removal of the placenta can result in excess bleeding, a hysterectomy, and a risk to future pregnancies. It should not harm a current pregnancy.

Answer 3

Yes - prematurity,: Placenta previa/accreta typically leads to preterm contractions and rupture of membranes requiring delivery before 37 weeks. Thus, the minor risk is for mild prematurity for the fetus/neonate. The main risk is maternal and can prove lethal if the diagnosis is not prenatally suspected and appropriate expert care is not sought in a timely fashion.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

Placenta over cervix: The placenta, the interface between mother and fetus, is normally located in the upper uterus. If it is in the lower uterus and covering or partially the cervix, bleeding is likely to occur when labor starts. Delivery must be by scheduled c-section. Sometimes such placenta can be abnormally attached to the uterus as well as abnormally located, and this can cause additional complications.

Answer 6

Abnormal implanting: 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.

Answer 7

Blocks birth canal.: Placenta previa occurs when it implants over the maternal cervix of the uterus, thereby blocking the birth canal and precluding safe vaginal delivery. This is a potentially life-threatening condition that is best managed by experienced obstetrician/maternal-fetal medicine specialist at a large tertiary hospital with blood bank and ICU availability.

Answer 8

Maybe: If a placenta previa is still present at term, a cesarean delivery is indicated.

Answer 9

YES!: Placenta previa at term left untreated shall cause severe maternal hemorrhage - even possible exsanguination and maternal death. The proper management includes prelabor cesarean section by 36-37 weeks to avoid bleeding. Avoid all nsaids, unecessary car rides, intercourse, exercise or heavy lifting throught pregnancy if you have this diagnosis and deliver in a large tertiary hospital!

Answer 10

Avoid sex: As long as you are not bleeding, go about life as usual with the exception of nothing in the vagina. No sex, no sex, no sex. Call your provider immediately if bleeding begins, even if it's only spotting.

Answer 11

No way: You have to have a licensed OB doctor. It can be life-threatening to you and your baby not having prenatal care with such condition. You can literally bleed to death. Or your baby would be suffering from not getting enough blood and be delivered dead.

Answer 12

Yes: You can engage in sexual activity as long as nothing is placed inside the vagina to avoid disrupting the placenta and causing bleeding. Finding other ways to stay intimate with your partner is normal and healthy.

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