placenta accreta Flashcards
1
Q
what is placenta accreta
A
when the placenta implants deeper, through and past the endometrium, making it difficult to separate the placenta after delivery of the baby
2
Q
presentation of placenta accreta
A
can present with antepartum haemorrhage
diagnosed on antenatal USS
cause postpartum haemorrhage
3
Q
management of placenta accreta
A
delivery planned between 35-36+6 weeks
antenatal seroids
