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Placenta previa The placenta is a structure that develops in the uterus during pregnancy. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Lockwood CJ, et al. Placenta previa: Epidemiology, clinical feature, diagnosis, morbidity and mortality. Accessed April 28, Frequently asked questions. Pregnancy FAQ Bleeding during pregnancy. American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Lockwood CJ, et al. Placenta previa: Management. Ferri FF. The perineum — the skin between the vagina and anus - stretches during childbirth and can sometimes tear.
Learn here how to prepare the perineum for the birth. ECV is a procedure to try to move your baby if they are in a breech position to the head-down position. Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is not responsible for the content and advertising on the external website you are now entering. Video call. This information is for your general information and use only and is not intended to be used as medical advice and should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes.
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If the placenta is still low in your womb, there's a higher chance that you could bleed during your pregnancy or during your baby's birth. This bleeding can be very heavy and put you and your baby at risk. You may be advised to come into hospital at the end of your pregnancy so emergency treatment such as a blood transfusion can be given very quickly if you bleed. If the placenta is near or covering the cervix, your baby can't be delivered through the vagina, so a caesarean section will be recommended.
A low-lying placenta can be associated with painless, bright red bleeding from the vagina during the last 3 months of pregnancy. If this happens to you, contact your midwife or GP immediately. After your baby's born, part of the placenta or membranes can remain in the womb. This is known as retained placenta. If untreated, a retained placenta can cause life-threatening bleeding.
Breastfeeding your baby as soon as possible after the birth can help your womb contract and push the placenta out. Your midwife may also ask you to change your position for example, by moving to a sitting or squatting position.
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