{"id":1387,"date":"2026-06-13T17:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T15:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/?p=1387"},"modified":"2026-08-21T21:20:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T20:20:05","slug":"understanding-placenta-previa-what-every-pregnant-woman-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/understanding-placenta-previa-what-every-pregnant-woman-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Placenta Previa: What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Placenta previa<\/em> is a condition that occurs during pregnancy when the placenta lies unusually low in the womb, partially or completely covering the cervix\u2014the opening to the birth canal. This placement can pose risks during vaginal delivery, but with early detection and proper care, most women go on to have healthy pregnancies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Placenta?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The placenta is a vital organ that develops during pregnancy. It supplies oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby and removes waste products from the baby&#8217;s blood. Normally, it attaches to the upper part of the womb. In placenta previa, however, it attaches too low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs and Symptoms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Painless vaginal bleeding<\/strong> in the second or third trimester<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Bright red blood<\/strong>, usually without cramps<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Bleeding may start suddenly and vary in amount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you experience any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention. See our related guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/spotting-or-bleeding-in-pregnancy-when-to-get-checked-in-lagos\/\">spotting or bleeding in pregnancy: when to get checked<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risk Factors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some factors that increase the risk of placenta previa include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Previous cesarean delivery<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Multiple pregnancies<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Previous uterine surgery<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Smoking<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Maternal age over 35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Placenta previa is typically diagnosed during a second-trimester <a href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/pregnancyscan.php\">ultrasound scan<\/a>, often at the routine anatomy scan performed between 18 and 20 weeks of gestation. However, it can also be suspected later in pregnancy if a woman experiences painless vaginal bleeding, usually in the second or third trimester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Management may include<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limiting physical activity and avoiding sexual intercourse<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Monitoring with repeat ultrasounds<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Hospital admission for close monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s important to note that a low-lying placenta diagnosed early in the second trimester often resolves on its own as the uterus grows, a phenomenon known as placental migration. Therefore, a follow-up ultrasound is usually recommended around <strong>28 to 32 weeks<\/strong> to reassess the placental position. Placenta previa that persists until the late third trimester or causes bleeding will require a Cesarean delivery, typically scheduled between <strong>36 and 37 weeks<\/strong> if there are no other complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Placenta previa can sound alarming, but with the right monitoring and medical support, most women deliver healthy babies. Always attend your antenatal visits, routine scans and report any unusual symptoms promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continue Reading<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/spotting-or-bleeding-in-pregnancy-when-to-get-checked-in-lagos\/\">Spotting or bleeding in pregnancy: when to get checked in Lagos<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/pregnancy-warning-signs-every-woman-should-know\/\">Pregnancy warning signs every woman should know<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/pregnancyscan.php\">Book Your Pregnancy Scan<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book Your Pregnancy Scan in Lagos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due for your placenta check? 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