Question

A 26 year old woman experiences episodes of bright red vaginal bleeding at week 28, week 32 and week 34 of pregnancy. The bleeding spontaneously subsided each time. Using ultrasound, the placenta is located in the lower right portion of the uterus over the internal os. What is the diagnosis?

Answer 1

Answer:

The condition mentioned is Placenta Previa.  

Explanation:

• Placenta Previa is a very rare case that occurs among 1 out of 200 pregnancy cases.

• This is the condition where the placenta remains at the low part of uterus and completely covers the cervix that initiates the bleeding in the later phase of pregnancy.

• It is a serious case because it can create the huge loss of blood during the labor period and may develop risk to the life of baby.