Placenta Previa During Pregnancy: Facts You Need To Know

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The placenta, the sac-like organ nourishes the
baby inside you with the much-needed oxygen and
nutrients through the umbilical cord blood,
removes waste material, and provides a safe
environment for the babys healthy growth and
development inside you. It also keeps the baby in
you in the correct position. Normally, the
placenta attaches to the top, side, front, or
back of the uterine wall and the babys umbilical
cord starts developing from there, during your
pregnancy. However, placental complications
like Placenta Accreta, Abruption, Placenta
Previa, Placentitis, and Retained Placenta are
not uncommon occurrences. Read this informative
article to understand everything about placenta
previa during pregnancy
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What Is Placenta Previa? Basically, in the
condition of placenta previa, the placenta, which
helps in foetal development, might attach to the
lower part of the uterus, covering the cervix
either partially or fully. This condition is
common in 1 in 200 pregnancies.
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What Are The Different Types Of Placenta
Previa? The type and severity of placenta previa
might depend entirely on how the placenta might
be covering the cervical area.  So, the types are
as follows
Complete Placenta Previa In this condition, there are chances that the placenta might be fully covering the cervix.
Partial Placenta Previa In this condition, the placenta seems to be bordering the cervix.
Marginal Placenta Previa In this type of placenta previa, the edge of the placenta is implanted very close to the cervix, but the cervix is not covered completely.
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When Is The Placenta In A Low Lying Position
During Pregnancy?
Research has shown that 10 of you, during the
first 20 weeks of your pregnancy might experience
this condition. However, your healthcare provider
would constantly monitor you, as there might be a
5 chance of your suffering from this condition
by the time you reach the end of your pregnancy.
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• What Are The Possible Causes and Risk Factors Of
  Placenta Previa? 
• You have had low implantation during your first
  trimester
• If your baby is in an unusual position in your
  womb like breech position
• If you had previous surgeries including. For
  instance
• Emergency C-section
• removal of uterine fibroids
• Dilation and curettage (DC)
• If you have been previously pregnant with twins
  or more babies
• If you have a large placenta
• If you have an abnormally shaped uterus
• If you are addicted to smoking and
• If you are pregnant and more than 35 years old

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• What Are The Warning Signs or Symptoms of
  Placenta Previa?
• As a result of placenta previa these are the
  signs you might be experiencing 
• Light to heavy vaginal bleeding the most
  noteworthy placenta previa symptoms. 
• Cramps or sharp pains 
• Thinning of the cervix and 
• Cervical dilation tends to tears the placenta
  resulting in placenta previa bleeding. 
• Is Placenta Previa Painful? 
• Pain is mild to severe when youre suffering from
  placenta previa. However, some of you may feel
  the pain with uterine contractions, by the end of
  your pregnancy.

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• How To Treat Placenta Previa?
• Well! Unchecked placenta previa might give
  rise to birth defects in babies like low birth
  weight and cerebral palsy. Moreover, too much
  blood loss means Iron deficiency in your body.
  This further means lower haemoglobin levels or
  anaemia during your pregnancy.
• Therefore, both medical and natural treatments
  are applied. The overall, goal of medical and
  natural treatment methods is to ease the bleeding
  and reduce pregnancy complications.
• Medical Treatment Methods For Placenta Previa
  During Pregnancy
•  In this condition
• Your hospitalization would become a necessary
  step. After all, careful monitoring of your
  signs, checking the foetal heartbeat, and keeping
  a regular check on your health are required.
• Alternately, due to blood loss, you might be
  suggested a blood transfusion.
• You might be suggested with pre-term delivery.

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• Natural Treatment Methods For Placenta Previa
  During Pregnancy
• Additionally, in this condition
• intake of iron, folate-rich food, and foods rich
  in vitamin C, would be needed. Along with this,
  iron supplements in consultation with the doctor
  can help.
• You might also be asked to take bed rest till
  such time that you have delivered your baby.
• Youd also be advised to avoid any activity
  that would trigger uterine contractions.
• Also, remember that pregnancy is one of the
  beautiful phases in your life. Dont let
  pregnancy complications like placenta previa mar
  this wonderful experience of your life and look
  forward to our blog page, to know everything
  about pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum,
  parenting, and cord blood banking.

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