Osmosis video - Placenta previa

Placenta previa is a pregnancy complication in which the placenta implants in the lower uterus and partially or fully covers the internal cervical os, making vaginal delivery difficult or impossible. It can cause heavy vaginal bleeding and a serious threat to both the mother and the fetus. Symptoms include painless vaginal bleeding in the third trimester, and some risk factors are previous placenta previa, multiple gestation, and uterine fibroids.