Placenta Previa

Placenta previa

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Complications in Later Pregnancy: Bleeding & Hypertensive Disorders ## Placental Abnormalities * **Placental Accreta:** The placenta adheres to the uterine muscle (myometrium). * **Placental Increta:** The placenta penetrates the uterine muscle. * **Placental Percreta:** The worst form; the placenta grows all the way through the uterine muscle, potentially into other organs. * **Risk Factors:** Increased risk with repeated C-sections. * **Clinical Implications:** Can be a medical emergency. If undiagnosed, may lead to severe hemorrhage, requiring a hysterectomy. * **Diagnosis:** Often identified via ultrasound, but can be a surprise finding. ## Bleeding Problems of Lower or Later Pregnancy * Bleeding after $$20$$ weeks gestation is typically due to Placenta Previa or Placenta Abruption. ### Placenta Previa * **Definition:** Occurs when the placenta implants in the lower part of the uterus, partially or completely covering the opening of the cervix (internal os). * **Mechanism:** As pregnancy advances, the lower uterus thins and strengthens, and the cervix dilates/effaces. This causes the placenta to separate from the uterine wall, leading to bleeding. * **Key Symptom:** **Painless, bright red vaginal bleeding** (intermittent to constant). * **Associated Findings:** Soft, relaxed uterus; fetal hyperactivity (due to blood loss); significant blood loss can lead to fetal bradycardia and maternal shock. * **Incidence:** Approximately $$3$$ to $$5$$ per $$1,000$$ births in the US. * **Risk Factors:** * Previous C-section (risk increases with each C-section, encouraging prudence). * Multiparity (multiple previous previous pregnancies). * Advanced maternal age (greater than $$35$$ years). * Smoking. * History of placenta previa. * IVF pregnancy. * **Classifications:** * **Total Placenta Previa:** Completely covers the internal os. Requires C-section. * **Partial Placenta Previa:** Covers a significant part of the os. Requires C-section. * **Marginal Placenta Previa (Low-lying/Low Implantation):** The placenta is close to the internal os. Often, this placenta will

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