Placenta previa is when the placenta partially or fully covers the cervix, which causes bleeding. Placenta previa has no treatment, but you can reduce bleeding by avoiding strenuous activity. Risk ...

Placenta previa occurs when the placenta covers the opening of the cervix during the last months of pregnancy. This condition can cause severe bleeding before or during labor. The placenta develops in ...

When you're diagnosed with placenta previa, resting becomes an integral part of your care plan. Resting might sound simple, but it plays a vital role in protecting your health and reducing symptoms ...

The placenta is a temporary organ that grows during pregnancy to filter oxygen, blood, and nutrients to your baby. After you give birth, you will also deliver your placenta shortly after. Sometimes ...

Imagine going to a routine ultrasound scan, but hearing you have placenta previa. The first thought may be about your baby’s safety. As alarming as it may sound, this condition improves as your ...

Placental insufficiency is a serious condition that happens when the placenta doesn’t work as well as it should. The placenta is an organ that forms in your uterus when you’re pregnant. It carries ...

Delivering Christina's youngest baby was a life-threatening experience. After a bleed at 22 weeks, I was diagnosed with placenta praevia [where the placenta implants at the bottom of the uterus, ...