O44.0: Placenta praevia specified as without haemorrhage
Placenta praevia specified as without haemorrhage is a condition affecting pregnancy, where the placenta, which provides nourishment to the baby, covers the opening of the mother's cervix either partially or wholly. This positioning is abnormal since the placenta typically attaches to the upper part of the uterus and does not obstruct the cervix. Placenta praevia is usually detected during routine ultrasound scans performed in the mid to late weeks of pregnancy. When specified as without haemorrhage, this means there is no bleeding associated with it, not uncommon as some instances of placenta praevia do not cause bleeding. This condition can create complications during childbirth as it prevents the baby from passing through the birth canal. The symptoms of this condition can vary, but when bleeding does not occur, there may be no apparent symptoms. It's important for pregnant women to attend all scheduled ultrasound scans to detect such conditions early.
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