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Re: 18.4 weeks and lack of fetal movement with anteriorplacenta...From: mary (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 4 Jun 1999 08:57:44 -0500
> Can you tell me where in the archives I can find this question. I am 23 > Weeks along and my doctor has done two transvaginal u/s in my second > trimester. They told me that my placenta is low and would like to keep an > eye on it. I have had one c-section and am concerned that they are not > giving me the whole picture. What is the difference between placenta previa > and placenta accretia? > Amanda Hi Amanda, Placenta previa (either marginal, partial or complete) is when the placenta covers the internal os of the cervix. Placenta accreta (and increta or percreta) is when the placenta grows into the uterine wall, to varying degrees. For detailed info, check out these sites: http://www.countryliving.com/depts/health/mayo/ww5r462.htm http://www.obweb.com/healthinfo/placaccr.htm
-- Mary Shoup Pregnancy & Birth Coordinator mary.shoup@obgyn.net
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