Is placenta previa harmful to the baby?

Placenta Previa. A low-lying placenta, or otherwise known as placenta previa, can be potentially dangerous. It can cause the placenta to separate from the uterine wall, bleeding, a premature baby, and if it is covering (fully or partially) the cervix it poses a problem during delivery.

What are the chances of getting placenta previa again?

Placenta previa occurs in about one in 200 pregnancies. Women who’ve had a placenta previa in a previous pregnancy have a 4 to 8 percent chance of a recurrence.

Is placenta previa life threatening?

Placenta Previa is a potentially life threatening pregnancy complication in which the placenta totally or partially blocks the cervix.

When is placenta previa diagnosed?

Diagnosis. Placenta previa is diagnosed through ultrasound, either during a routine prenatal appointment or after an episode of vaginal bleeding. Most cases of placenta previa are diagnosed during a second trimester ultrasound exam. Diagnosis might require a combination of abdominal ultrasound and transvaginal ultrasound,…

What is the difference between the types of placenta previa?

What is the difference between the types of placenta previa? A complete previa occurs when the placenta implants symmetrically and completely covers the cervical os. A partial previa occurs when the placenta asymmetrically covers only part of the internal cervical os. A marginal previa occurs when only an edge of the placenta reaches the internal os

How common is placenta previa?

Placenta previa occurs in about 1 out of every 200 pregnancies. “It’s not super common, but all obstetricians have seen it,” says Gerardo Bustillo, MD, an ob-gyn at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California.

Is placenta previa genetic?

Placenta previa appears to be unrelated to genetics. About inheritance and genetics: Inheritance of Placenta previa refers to whether the condition is inherited from your parents or “runs” in families. The level of inheritance of a condition depends on how important genetics are to the disease.