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Dealing with Placenta Previa

I’ve lucked out in having a mostly low risk pregnancy.  I had one minor complication, however, and I want to share my words of encouragement for anyone else experiencing the same thing. After my 20-week ultrasound, I received a call from my midwife telling me that I had a minor placenta previa.  Placenta previa is when the placenta goes over the cervix.  This is a problem because if it remains there during labor, the baby will have to push through the cervix, which can lead to dangerous bleeding both for mother and baby.  If previas are severe enough, caesareans are … Continue reading →

What is Placenta Previa?

Placenta Previa is a condition in which the placenta lies low in the uterus. It can be near, or even covering, the cervix. When the cervix is entirely covered by the placenta, it is known as complete previa. Placenta previa is often diagnosed during ultrasound. The severity of the diagnosis varies. In some cases, when it is found in early pregnancy, the placenta may move upward and away from the cervix as the pregnancy progresses. In this instance, the condition isn’t serious. The later in the pregnancy the condition is found, the less likely it will move. About ten percent … Continue reading →