Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? How come the placenta is low?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the placenta is attached to the anterior and lateral walls of the uterus, while the posterior wall is in a normal position. It differs from placenta previa: in normal pregnancy, the placenta is attached to the anterior, posterior, or lateral wall of the uterus. If the placenta is partially or fully attached to the lower segment of the uterus or covers the internal os of the cervix, its position is lower than the presenting part of the fetus, which is called placenta previa. Placenta previa can cause placental abruption and lead to severe bleeding, endangering the lives of both the mother and child. According to the report, the baby is doing well. Based on the size of the fetus, it should be around 8.5 to 9 months old, so it is approximately one month away from the due date.