A Case Series on Complete Placenta Previa in Third Trimester- Risk Factors, Clinical Features and Management

Placenta previa is defined as a placenta that lies wholly or partially within the lower uterine segment. It occurs when the blastocyst is implanted low in the uterine cavity. It is associated with previous placenta previa, advancing maternal age, increasing maternal parity, large placental size, uterine scars like previous caesarean section or myomectomy, smoking and placental pathology such as marginal cord insertions and succenturiate lobes. This is a retrospective observational study. 15 cases of complete placenta previa were studied for a period of 6 months from January 2024 to June 2024, taken from the RSRM hospital medical records department, and a case report was prepared. With the rising incidence of caesarean sections combined with increasing maternal age, the number of cases of placenta previa and its complications, including placenta accreta, is likely to continue to increase. Hence, it becomes essential to diagnose placenta previa early and plan appropriate management.