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Placenta Praevia and Placenta Accreta (880)

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Applicable unit policies:

Women who require caesarean section
Postpartum haemorrhage
Postpartum haemorrhage checklist
Women refusing blood products
Caesarean section
Cell salvage and Autotransfusion record
Invasive Placental Disease
Placental Assessment Ultrasound Guideline

Maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality from placenta praevia are considerable and are associated with high demands on health resources. With the rising incidence of caesarean section operations combined with increasing maternal age, the numbers of cases of placenta praevia and its complications are increasing. The estimated incidence of placenta praevia is 1 in 200 pregnancies.

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Last reviewed: 12/09/2022

Next review date: 30/09/2027

Author(s): Mandy Reid.

Version: 2

Approved By: Obstetrics Clinical Governance Group

Document Id: 880

References

Silver RM. Abnormal placentation: placenta praevia, vasa praevia and placenta accreta. Obstet Gynecol 2015; 126:154-68
RCOG green-top guideline: Placenta Praevia