Re: Specialist for Placenta Accreta call Northwestern University

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Hi, all. I am very glad to find out this forum to discuss and share my concern. I had my first and only baby in 1999. During the delivery I lost a lot of blood and my O.B. told us it was caused by placenta accreta. I was lucky that he was able to stop bleeding without hysterectomy.

Now We are debating about having another baby. I want to find a doctor who is experienced in placenta accreta to discuss my situation with him/her. Can anyone of you recommend one for me in Chicagoland?

Thank you.

Athena

Dear Athena, The following link would be the place to start in Chicagoland: http://www.obgyn.northwestern.edu/ Maternal-Fetal Medicine(MFM)'s a subspecialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology that deals with the management of high-risk pregnancies. I'd suggest your current provider/specialist familiar with your history provide you with a referral and arrange to send medical records. Contact information:Maternal Fetal Medicine/Consultation/Referral:Physician Referral Service1.877.926.4NMH(4664) Maternal-Fetal Medicine:Dr. Michael Socol(Professor at Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, and Past President of the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine)and faculty, Prentice Women’s Hospital & Maternity Center(PWH)Prentice Women’s Hospital & Maternity Center of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 333 East Superior Street, Chicago, Illlinois 60611 articles: http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3271.htm "In general, placenta accreta occurs in approximately 1/2500 deliveries. The incidence increases to10% in women with placenta previa. Maternal age and any uterine surgery(including previous cesarean delivery)increase the risk for placenta accreta. The risk for placenta accreta with placenta previa increases from4% for those with no surgeries to65% for those with a history of multiple cesarean deliveries. Two of 3 patients with placenta accreta require cesarean hysterectomy.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/438442 http://www.obfocus.com/high-risk/bleeding/hemorrhagepa.htm

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I hope this helps,
Marie

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