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Low-lying Placenta : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Large placenta
  • Enlarged uterus
  • Malformation of placenta
  • Uterine cervix scarred

Causes Overview Articles

Placenta previa
During pregnancy, the placenta moves as the uterus stretches and grows. In early pregnancy, a low-lying placenta is very common.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 28, 2008
Placenta Previa
The exact cause of placenta previa is unknown. However, contributing factors include:.increased parity, i.e. the mother has been pregnant before.older maternal age(Women over the age of 35 have an increased risk of placenta previa by 4.7 times.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Placenta Previa
While the actual cause of placenta previa is unknown, certain factors increase the risk of a woman developing the condition. These factors include:.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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