by Ronaldo Bergstrom
Published 3 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
There's no cure for placenta previa. The goal of treatment is to limit the bleeding so you can get as close as possible to your due date. Your doctor could give you medicine to prevent premature labor. They may also give you corticosteroid shots to help your baby's lungs develop faster.Jul 28, 2020
Procedures
Treatment If placenta previa is diagnosed during a routine exam, you'll likely have more-frequent ultrasound exams to monitor any changes in the placenta. In many women diagnosed with placenta previa early in their pregnancies, the condition resolves on its own. As the uterus grows, the distance between the cervix and the placenta may increase.
Self-care
Placenta previa is when the placenta covers the cervix during pregnancy. It can cause bleeding and requires monitoring. Meet our doctors See our locations Make an appointment Key points Summary Symptoms When to seek care How to make an appointment Care at UW Medicine Our doctors Our locations Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications
Nutrition
There is no cure for placenta previa. The only treatment is delivering the baby by c-section. If the placenta previa does not resolve on its own, you will need monitoring, particularly if you are having vaginal bleeding.
What is the best treatment for placenta previa?
Treatment of placenta previa involves bed rest and limitation of activity. Tocolytic medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions may be required depending upon the severity of the condition. Cesarean delivery is required for complete placenta previa.Jan 8, 2017
What happens if a woman has placenta previa?
Placenta previa (pluh-SEN-tuh PREH-vee-uh) occurs when a baby's placenta partially or totally covers the mother's cervix — the outlet for the uterus. Placenta previa can cause severe bleeding during pregnancy and delivery. If you have placenta previa, you might bleed throughout your pregnancy and during your delivery.May 30, 2020
Is placenta previa harmful to the baby?
If placenta previa demands early delivery of a premature baby, the baby can experience several negative effects including low birth rate and breathing problems that may cause brain damage and cerebral palsy.
What is the main cause of placenta previa?
The greatest risk of placenta previa is too much bleeding (hemorrhage). Bleeding often happens as the lower part of the uterus thins during the third trimester of pregnancy. This causes the area of the placenta over the cervix to bleed. The risk of bleeding is higher if a lot of the placenta covers the cervix.
Can a baby survive placenta previa?
Placenta previa can have serious adverse consequences for both mother and baby, including an increased risk of maternal and neonatal mortality[1–3], fetal growth restriction and preterm delivery[4], antenatal and intrapartum hemorrhage[5–7], and women may require a blood transfusion[8] or even an emergency hysterectomy ...Nov 21, 2011
Does bed rest help placenta previa?
Some doctors suggest bed rest for conditions like growth problems in the baby, high blood pressure or preeclampsia, vaginal bleeding from placenta previa or abruption, preterm labor, cervical insufficiency, threatened miscarriage, and other problems.Jun 12, 2020
Should I be worried about placenta previa?
Placenta previa happens in about 1 in 200 pregnancies. If you have placenta previa early in pregnancy, it usually isn't a problem because it may resolve as the pregnancy grows. However, if it persists it can cause serious bleeding and other complications later in pregnancy.
Can placenta previa resolve on its own?
It's a rare condition, and even if your doctor diagnoses you with it or you show placenta previa signs, there is a good chance it will go away by itself. And if it doesn't resolve itself, your doctors can manage the condition so both you and your baby are safe and healthy.Aug 20, 2019
How should I sleep if my placenta is low lying?
There is no specific sleeping position for low-lying placenta. You should sleep in the position that is comfortable for you. In the later half of the pregnancy, it is best to sleep on the side. You can use pillows and cushions for support.Dec 14, 2017
How does placenta previa affect the mother?
Placenta previa is when a pregnant woman's placenta blocks the opening to the cervix that allows the baby to be born. It can cause severe bleeding during pregnancy and delivery. Mothers with placenta previa are also at higher risk of delivering prematurely, before 37 weeks of pregnancy.Jul 28, 2020
Can I walk with placenta previa?
However, women diagnosed with placenta previa after 28 weeks' gestation are at risk for spontaneous labour and should avoid MVPA. However, these women should maintain their activities of daily living and low-intensity activity (ie, walking).
How can I stop my placenta previa from bleeding?
For cases of placenta previa with minimal or no bleeding, your doctor will likely suggest pelvic rest. This means refraining from putting anything into your vagina during pregnancy in order to prevent medical complications. You'll also be asked to avoid sex and likely exercise as well.
