Pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.

Information for patients.

Ultrasound images and discussion of the conditions.

A personal story about a second pregnancy in which a diagnoses of placenta previa/placenta accreta was made. How a premature son and the author survived this life threatening condition.

The meaning of this diagnosis, and what it could mean for a pregnancy.

Research article, by Tariq Khashoggi, discussing the review of 96 cases of major degree placenta previa managed in Saudi Arabia between 1988 and 1991.

Placenta Previa: Description | Incidence of Placenta Previa | Signs and Symptoms | Risk Factors | Diagnosis | Treatment | Outcome | Links