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Sunday, November 16, 2008

What is Placenta Previa?

- It is characterized as low implantation of the placenta.

Signs: painless bright red vaginal bleeding.

As the placenta separates, it settles downward into the lower uterine segment. The umbilical cord lengthens, and a sudden trickle or spurt of blood appears.

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