TODAY’S TEST QUESTION:

CORRECT ANSWER:

D) Ultrasound———transvaginal ultrasound is preferrred

• The placenta provides nutrients, oxygen, and removes waste from the baby.
• Usually the placenta is attached to either the top or side of the uterus.
• In placenta previa, the placenta is attached either partially or completely covering the cervix. The cervix is the opening of the uterus (where the baby comes out).
• This obviously creates a problem for delivery.
• Also placenta previa can cause a lot bleeding during pregnancy and delivery. This puts the baby and the mother at risk.
• These pregnancies usually need to be done by c-section.

 REFERENCE

1. Placenta Previa, Mayo Clinic

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