Placenta Previa

Regular ultrasound monitoring and a planned delivery approach for pregnancies complicated by a low-lying placenta.

Key Highlights:

  • Regular ultrasound monitoring of placental position
  • Activity guidance to reduce bleeding risk
  • Planned caesarean delivery when required
  • Emergency care protocols in place for bleeding episodes

Regular Imaging

Ultrasound tracks the placenta's position as your pregnancy progresses.

Bleeding-Aware Planning

Activity guidance and an emergency plan reduce risk through pregnancy.

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Your path to safe delivery

A low-lying placenta needs careful monitoring and planning. The right precautions keep you and your baby safe through to a well-timed delivery.

Position Monitoring

Regular scans track the placenta as your pregnancy advances.

Bleeding Precautions

Practical guidance to reduce your risk day to day.

Planned Caesarean

A safe, scheduled delivery when required.

Compassionate care at every step

Placenta previa is managed with regular monitoring so that any change in position or risk is caught early.

Step 01

Ultrasound Confirmation

Scans confirm the placenta's position and grade the previa.

Step 02

Ongoing Monitoring

Repeat scans track whether the placenta moves clear of the cervix as pregnancy progresses.

Step 03

Delivery Planning

A planned caesarean is arranged if the placenta remains low-lying near term.

Frequently asked question

Not always ÔÇö in many cases the placenta moves higher as the uterus grows; a caesarean is planned only if it remains low near term.

Any vaginal bleeding should be reported immediately, even if painless.

Your doctor will give specific guidance, which may include avoiding strenuous activity or intercourse depending on your risk level.