A 42-year-old member asked:

What are the most common symptoms of placenta previa?

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine 32 years experience

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.

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