PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for November, 1999: Re: Vasa Previa

Re: Vasa Previa

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 22 Nov 1999 21:30:35 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 22 Nov 1999, Ginny wrote: >
>My daughter-in-law is 24 wks. pregnant and has been diagnosed with Vasa
>Previa. This is a rare conditon, happening in only 1/3000 pregnancies.
>I understand that it means that the blood vessels from the low placenta
>are covering her cervical os. She has not had bleeding. What are the
>chances for a safe delivery for both Mom and baby?

Good if monitored carefully.

>Should she be put on
>bedrest?

Usually only if bleeding is recurrent but in some situations may be a good preventative.

>C-section has been discussed. With this condition, what is the
>latest that it could be done to protect the baby?

Depends upon whether of not the condition persists to term. If it does, 37-39 weeks is appropriate timing. This may be earlier or later depending upon bleeding.

>Do you know of
>somewhere that I can obtain more indepth info? Thank you.
>

Feel free to use the Medline at OBGYN.net.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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