Low location of the placenta - causes and consequences

The low location of the placenta is a fairly common pathology of pregnancy, which is very common in the first two trimesters.

Under good conditions of pregnancy, the placenta must attach to the bottom of the uterus or to its posterior wall, sometimes with a transition to the lateral. It is in these places that it has the best blood circulation and is protected from possible injuries. The low location of the placenta is a pathology in which its attachment occurred 6 centimeters below the cervical cervical pharynx. You can see this only with the help of ultrasound. In most cases, at the end of pregnancy, the low-lying placenta rises and releases the uterine pharynx.

Causes

The placenta is formed where the egg was attached. If there is any defect in the uterus wall in the place designated for this, then in order to "survive", it will attach to any other site where all conditions are available for this. Such pathology can occur after infectious diseases, abortions or severe births. Also, the low location of the placenta can be caused by multiple pregnancies and the presence of uterine fibroids.

Dangers

The main danger that can occur with a low location of the placenta is the termination of pregnancy. As a rule, it arises because of placental abruption, which in turn causes the ever-growing uterus. Its maximum pressure falls precisely on the lower segment, where the placenta is located.

Signs of placental abruption

The main and most visible sign of placental abruption is the bleeding that occurs as a result of damage to uteroplacental vessels. As a result, it separates. Between the walls of the uterus and the placenta, blood accumulates and a hematoma forms, which gradually increases and intensifies the detachment process. This leads to squeezing the placenta and stopping its functioning. There are 3 degrees of this pathology:

1. Easy. Symptoms are not observed and detection of detachment is possible only with ultrasound or at the time of delivery, when a fossa with blood clots of dark color is found on the placenta.
2. Average. There are minor bloody discharge and abdominal pain. Uterus is in a small strain.
3. Severe degree is manifested by sudden bleeding, severe pain in the abdomen, dizziness, lowering of blood pressure and temperature. There is shortness of breath, sweating and a sharp weakness. Uterus very tense. If there are scars on it, then it may break.

To avoid all of the above complications, women who have a low placental location should carefully monitor their condition. It is desirable to abandon sexual relations, thermal procedures and, of course, physical exertion. To accelerate the rise of the placenta, when going to bed, it is necessary to put your feet on a pillow or other hill. And most importantly, with the slightest ailments and the appearance of pain or bloody discharge, do not expect that everything will soon pass, but immediately consult a doctor.