Placenta previa

Introduction: Placenta previa

Placenta previa: Misplaced placenta covering the cervix. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Placenta previa is available below.

Symptoms of Placenta previa

• Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy

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Causes of Placenta previa

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Definitions of Placenta previa:

A condition in which the placenta is implanted in the lower part of the uterus. --2003 - (Source - Diseases Database)

Pregnancy in which the placenta is implanted in the lower part of the uterus (instead of the upper part); can cause bleeding late in pregnancy; delivery by cesarean section may be necessary - (Source - WordNet 2.1)