Patient's question:
I am in the second trimester of pregnancy. A few days ago, I went to the hospital for a prenatal check-up. After the ultrasound, the doctor said that the placenta is in front of the baby and there is blood inside it. There is also a possibility of premature birth. If, when it's close to the due date, the placenta is still in front, a cesarean section will be necessary.What kind of help do I need: When is the placenta previa dangerous?
Doctor's answer:
The normal attachment site of the placenta is on the posterior, anterior, or lateral wall of the uterine body. If the placenta attaches to the lower segment of the uterus or covers the internal cervical os, and its position is lower than the presenting part of the fetus, it is called placenta previa. Placenta previa is one of the main causes of bleeding in the late stage of pregnancy and is a serious complication of pregnancy. It is more common in multiparous women, especially in women with multiple births.