Not every woman with placenta abruptio has telltale symptoms.
A separation of the placenta from the uterine wall, or placenta abruptio, can be difficult to identify. Diagnosis is based on a physical exam, a medical history, and a process of elimination. Testing may include:
A placenta that has separated from the uterine wall (placenta abruptio) cannot be repaired. Until its severity can be assessed, placenta abruptio is considered a medical emergency. If you have suspected or diagnosed placenta abruptio, you
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Placenta previa is a problem with the placenta during pregnancy. The placenta is a round, flat organ that forms during pregnancy to give the baby food and oxygen from the mother. The placenta forms on the inside wall of the uterus
Symptoms of placenta previa include one or both of the following:
An ultrasound test is used to diagnose a low-lying placenta or placenta previa, in which the placenta partially or fully covers the cervix. But ultrasound does not always provide a clear picture of the placenta's location.
If you have placenta previa, your treatment will depend upon:
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