Implication of Placenta Praevia on Baby Delivery

Placenta praevia.

Signs and Symptoms Haemorrhage is of course the symptom that most frequently draws attention to the presence of a placenta praevia. It is usually of sudden onset and may occur when the patient is asleep in bed or carrying out her normal household duties. The amount lost varies considerably but is usually greater in the multipara than in the primigravida. The blood lost is usually bright red and...

Caesarean Delivery: Increases Subsequent Risk of Placenta Praevia

This case control study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chittagong Medical College Hospital, in the period from April 07 to March 08. A total of 232 multiparous pregnant women were included in this study; among them 51 were cases (with placenta praevia) and 181 were similar matched control. Past mode of delivery were explored in both the groups and analyzed statist...

A Case of Central Placenta Praevia with Natural Spontaneous Delivery

Placenta Praevia, Placenta Praevia Accreta and Vasa Praevia: Diagnosis and Management

Conservative management of placenta praevia with accreta.

It has been advocated that placenta accreta/percreta should be managed conservatively to avoid massive pelvic bleeding and preserve fertility. Diagnosis of this condition with high-resolution imaging investigations performed during the antenatal period facilitates discussion of management plans with other clinical disciplines (eg interventional radiologists), the patient, and her family. Three ...