Diseases and Conditions
Placenta accreta
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Coping and support
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Diagnosis
If you have risk factors for placenta accreta during pregnancy — such as the placenta partially or totally covering the cervix (placenta previa) or a previous uterine surgery — your health care provider will carefully examine the implantation of your baby's placenta.
Through an ultrasound or MRI, your health care provider can evaluate how deeply the placenta is implanted in your uterine wall.