2. Vasa previa is an obstetric complication
in which the fetal blood vessels cross or
run near the internal orifice of the
uterus.
These vessels are at risk of rupture
when the supporting membranes
rupture as they are unsupported by the
umbilical cord or placental tissue.
This complication can happen during
labour.
3. In terms of risk, 56% of instances of
vasa previa that go undiagnosed result
in stillbirth.
However, when the condition is
detected in pregnancy, the chances of
survival for the fetus rise to 97 %.
4.
5. 1. A low lying placenta.
It can be due to scarring of the
uterus as a result of previous
miscarriage and D/C ( Dilatation and
Curettage)
2. An abnormally or unusually form
placenta.
It can be a bilobed placenta or
succenturiate- low placenta.
6. 3. In cases of in-vitro fertilization
pregnancies and multiple pregnancies
( twins, triplets, etc)
4. In case of velamentous insertion of
umbilical cord.
7. By noting the triad signs
Painless vaginal bleeding
Membrane rupture
Fetal bradycardia or death.
Ultrasonography
Transvaginal sonography in
combination with color doppler help
to detect vasa previa as early as 16th
week of pregnancy.
8. There are no warning sign but these can
be...
Painless vaginal bleeding (2nd and 3rd
trimester)
Darker red color blood (as the baby
blood is dark in color, bright red blood
signifies blood from the mother.)
Fetal bradycardia
9. The only treatment plan to be followed is
a healthy delivery by cesarean section.
Cesarean section should be planned as
early enough to avoid an emergency and
should be late enough in orde to prevent
the problems related with prematurity.
Usually cesarean section is
recommonded at 35-36 weeks provided
the mother is normal without any risk.