A woman with a previous caesarean birth has placenta praevia in the current pregnancy. Which complication is she at increased risk of?
Correct answer: A. Placenta accreta
- A. Placenta accreta
- B. Hyperemesis gravidarum
- C. Gestational trophoblastic disease
- D. Uncomplicated breech presentation
Explanation
Placenta praevia over a previous uterine scar increases the risk that placental villi will abnormally attach to or invade the myometrium, a condition called placenta accreta spectrum. This can cause severe bleeding at delivery.
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