Could a placental position anterior and covering the internal OS completely increase the risks of a miscarriage?
Patient: Hello Dr. I m 14 weeks pregnant with my first baby.I ve old history of miscarriage of 2 and a half months fetous just 9 months back. Now I got USD report which states my placental position Anterior and covering the internal os completely, Os - closed Cervix- 4.8 cm FHR- 166 bpm BPD- 27 cm Placenta s position is making me worry.please suggest me..Thanks. Doctor:  ...mam as the placenta is anterior and covering os there is risk of vaginal bleeding and harm to fetus called placenta preavia ..in such cases i suggest caesarean section instead of vaginal delivery but be cautius as there may be painless vaginal bleeding anytime ..if such happens please rush to nearest emergency room as soon as possible and please avoid undue physical exertion keep your Hb level adequateif you have any other doubt i am here to help with regards dr varinder joshi