Re: Vasa Previa

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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.

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