Placenta
The placenta is the structure through which the fetus receives nourishment and oxygen during gestation.
The placenta is the structure through which the fetus receives nourishment and oxygen during gestation.
Placenta previa is an obstetric complication in which the placenta is inserted partially or wholly in the lower uterine segment. It is a leading cause of antepartum haemorrhage (vaginal bleeding). It affects approximately 0.4-0.5% of all labors.