A marginal placenta previa describes a placenta that lies within 2cm of the cervical os but does not overlie the os. Treatment depends on whether or not the woman has bleeding, how far along she is in her pregnancy and whether the previa persists...
Treatment for placenta previa depends on several things, all of which your doctor will take into account. Your health and the amount of vaginal bleeding help determine the treatment plan. In addition, the age and status of the fetus also plays a...
Placenta previa is a pregnancy complication where the placenta attaches to the lower part of the uterus, partially or completely covering the opening of the cervix. In normal pregnancy, the placenta attaches higher up in the uterine wall. The...
Reaching the 39th week of pregnancy means you are almost there. Your body is preparing itself for the big day. You may know things are going on by the Braxton Hicks, or fake contractions, you are experiencing. Another indication is a slimy...
The placenta begins to form during the second week of pregnancy and grows to keep pace with demands of the developing fetus. Normally, the placenta adheres to the upper portion of the uterine wall, well away from the cervical os and the birth...
Normally, pregnant women stop having menstrual periods, but vaginal bleeding may still occur during pregnancy. Although the bleeding can be worrisome, it is most common for women during the first trimester, the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Up to...
