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Placenta Previa means placenta first. In this condition placenta implants in the lower part of the uterus, close to or even covering the uterine opening called the internal os and leads to some bleeding usually after 20 weeks of gestation. Normally, the placenta is implanted in the upper uterus.

Priya was in her 29th  week. Everything seemed to be going normally until now. But since today morning she started having bleeding and sudden onset of low abdominal pain. The pain was mild but definitely uncomfortable. The bleeding was mild, but bright red in color. She was very anxious and was able to feel very few movements of the baby. Her husband rushed her to the Doctor. The doctor examined her and ordered an ultrasound. The ultrasound was to rule out Abruptio placenta.

Vaginal bleeding during the first three months of pregnancy can usually signal miscarriage, although there are cases of bleeding during implantation of the placenta, which is usually, slight bleeding and it gets better on its own. So, it is always better to contact your doctor and let him or her have a look. Slight bleeding or spotting can be usually treated and pregnancy may continue.