Preparation for delivery in placenta praevia

Question 1

Allow vaginal delivery in low lying placenta

Answer 1

If 2 cm or more from the os

Question 2

Consider TVS in low lying placenta

Answer 2

To asses if fetal head engaged and below the placenta at term

Question 3

Delivery by C/S

Answer 3

• 38- 39 weeks asymptomatic placenta praevia
• 36-37 weeks if suspected placenta accreta
• 40 % will go into labour before 38 weeks