Placenta Previa
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Placenta Previa Complications
Maternal complications include major hemorrhage, shock, and death. The risk of infection and formation of blood clots or thromboembolism also increases, as does the likelihood of the need for a blood transfusion.
Prematurity (infant is less than 36 weeks gestation) is responsible for about 60% of infant deaths secondary to placenta previa. Fetal blood loss or hemorrhage may occur because of the placenta separating from the uterine wall during labor. It may also occur with surgical entry into the uterus during a C-section delivery.
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