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Re: Placenta Previa...PLEASE HELP!

From: Alicia Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 25 Sep 2003 12:45:06 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 25 Sep 2003, Candice wrote: >
>I am 22 weeks pregnant. I was told I have complete placenta previa. It
>says on my ultrasound results sheet, "Complete placenta previa
>demonstrated, anterior and does not appear to extend across the internal
>OS." What does that mean and what are my chances of this correcting
>itself? If this doesn't correct itself I do understand that I will have
>to have a C/Section, which is fine with me. Will the baby make it
>through this? I am concerned for his well being. Please help me curve
>my fears. Thanks

If it doesn't extend across the internal os you have good chances of having a vaginal delivery.

-- Alicia Lapidus MD Head Obstetrics Division, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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