Placenta Previa
The placenta is a pancake-shaped organ that is usually located near the top of the uterus and the placenta is responsible for providing the nutrients to the baby via the umbilical cord. Women having Placenta Previa mean the placenta is unusually placed at the lower side of the uterus or the placenta is the layer that is covered, touching the cervical opening. Some women also do face the problem of the low lying placenta and this occurs when the edge of the Placenta is within two centimetres of the cervix but not touching the uterus.
Is danger caused due to Placenta Previa?
Initially, if you’ve such a problem, then you need to follow the instructions provided by the health care provider. Do not jump to directly use an online MTP kit for termination of pregnancy, the Placenta Previa can be dangerous only if it continues.
During mid-pregnancy, if you conclude about Placenta Previa then it is not a concern. After the mid-pregnancy, the placenta is likely to migrate from the cervix and hence, the problem is not likely to get stressed.
The Placenta is implanted in the uterus ad due to this reason the placenta doesn’t move, but it can end up expanding more from your cervix as your uterus to expand during this period. This also is beneficial as the placenta grows which provides rich blood supply, while the drawback is it only supplies too much of rich blood flow in the upper part of the uterus.
Women having a placenta close to the cervix needs to know that this is a serious case and you need to be on your toe as you’re likely to deliver early. Also, due to the placenta being near to the cervix, there are chances of serious bleeding, and women having such issues are likely to undergo a cesarean section.
Though there are rare cases, you need to literally be in touch with your health care provider.
How to know whether you’ve Placenta Previa?
During the first trimester, this cannot be known well as the pregnancy yet holds the embryo status. Hence, if you find Placenta Previa and wish to terminate it with online abortion pills then this is not an option. The pregnancy can be continued even if you have this status under the supervision of a health care provider.
This can be well known during the mid-pregnancy ultrasound exam or between 18-22 weeks. If you’re diagnosed with Placenta Previa during the second trimester then you’re likely to have another ultrasound test during the third trimester to recheck the location of the placenta. If you’re diagnosed with Placenta Previa during the third trimester then your doctor might put you on pelvic rest, which means you’ll be restricted to indulge in any sexual intercourse till you deliver your child.
Symptoms
There is no such symptom that indicates about Placenta Previa. The most common or the only symptom visible during the second half of pregnancy that can be experienced includes vaginal bleeding during the second trimester. Women are likely to have to bleed only if the cervix begins to thin out or opens up that can disrupt the blood vessel in that area. At least 10-20% of women having Placenta Previa are likely to have uterine contraction and pain accompanied by bleeding due to which one needs to rush to the emergency room.
Complications that might occur due to Placenta Previa
Below mentioned are the complications that can be experienced:
- Placenta accrete
- Heavy bleeding
- Future Preterm birth
- Premature birth
Women at the risk of having Placenta Previa
Some women are at risk of having such conditions and below mentioned is a list
- You have had a C-section before which was risky
- Your uterus is abnormally shaped
- You have Placenta Previa even during your first pregnancy
- You’re a smoker
- You do intake cocaine
Do not forget to inform health care providers about any of the above, if you’ve one.