Predisposing Factor Precipitating Factors

- Age Placenta Previa - History of placenta previa

- Gender - Multipara women
- Genetic predisposition - Smoking

Increase progesterone and estrogen level

Preembryonic Stage

Production of fertilize ovum

Implantation in the uterus

Embryonic Stage

Placenta arise from the

thropoblast tissues

Insufficient blood supply

Placenta migrates to where there is sufficient

blood supply

Placenta resides in the lower segment

Total Placenta Previa Partial Placenta Previa Marginal Placenta Previa Low-lying Placenta Previa

The placenta completely The placenta partially The placenta touches, but The placenta encroaches the
covers the top of the covers the top of the does not cover, the top of lower segment of the uterus but
cervix cervix the cervix. does not infringe on the cervical
os

Profuse Bright red Painless Vaginal Bleeding

Bleeding

If Treated and Managed: If not treated and Managed:

-Avoidance of Sexual intercourse and
vaginal examinations
- Frequent Check-ups Profused Bleeding

GOOD PROGNOSIS Hypotension

POOR PROGNOSIS

DEATH of Mother
and FETUS COMA HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK