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Pregnancy: Placenta Previa (cont.)

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Placenta Previa At A Glance

  • Placenta previa is the attachment of the placenta to the wall of the uterus in a location that completely or partially covers the uterine outlet (opening of the cervix).

  • Bleeding after the 20th week of gestation is the main symptom of placenta previa.

  • An ultrasound examination is used to establish the diagnosis of placenta previa.

  • Treatment of placenta previa involves bed rest and limitation of activity. Tocolytic medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions may be required depending upon the severity of the condition.

  • A Cesarean delivery is required for complete placenta previa.

  • Other complications of pregnancy can be associated with placenta previa, but the majority of women deliver healthy babies.

REFERENCE: eMedicine.com; "Placenta Previa."


Last Editorial Review: 12/4/2009


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Source: MedicineNet.com
http://www.medicinenet.com/pregnancy_placenta_previa/article.htm

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