Diseases and Conditions
Placenta previa
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Coping and support
Preparing for an appointment
Complications
If you have placenta previa, your health care provider will monitor you and your baby to reduce the risk of these serious complications:
- Bleeding. Severe, possibly life-threatening vaginal bleeding (hemorrhage) can occur during labor, delivery or in the first few hours after delivery.
- Preterm birth. Severe bleeding may prompt an emergency C-section before your baby is full term.
