Women diagnosed with placenta previa early in their pregnancy should be careful that the discovery doesn’t steal the joy they have for the upcoming birth of their child. Placenta previa is a condition ...

Among women in England, cesarean section in the first delivery increased the risk of placenta previa in the subsequent delivery by 60%. There was no evidence that the effect of CS on placenta previa ...

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 pregnant, any amount of vaginal bleeding is cause for concern. If the bleeding occurs during the second trimester, your doctor will perform an ultrasound to see if you have a condition ...

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 first stage is when you begin to experience the contractions that cause changes in your cervix to prepare for delivery. The second stage is when your baby is delivered. The third stage is when you ...

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 ...

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 ...

HONOLULU — The risk for placenta accreta is 3 times higher in pregnancies achieved with in vitro fertilization using frozen embryo transfer than in those using fresh embryos, according to a new study.

Cesarean delivery is the most common inpatient surgery in the U.S. but it also carries inherent surgical risks, including vascular, visceral, soft tissue, and nerve damage, which can lead to ...