After a woman becomes pregnant, the whole family is happy. But in addition to being happy and joyful, women should also maintain rationality, carefully protect themselves and the fetus, and go to the hospital for regular check ups, especially in the late stages of pregnancy. At this time, women should pay attention to the position of the fetus to prevent difficult delivery. However, some women may not understand certain terms in the examination report when reading it. What does it mean for the placenta to cover the intrauterine opening?
Placental coverage of the cervical opening refers to the complete coverage of the cervical opening by the lower edge of the placenta. Under normal circumstances, the lower edge of the placenta in women's bodies should be three centimeters away from the cervical opening. If a woman discovers that her placenta completely covers the cervical opening before 28 weeks of pregnancy, it is considered placenta previa and needs to be treated promptly.
However, because the position of the placenta is not fixed before 28 weeks of pregnancy, as the gestational age increases, the female uterus will enlarge and the placenta will rise. At this time, the lower edge of the placenta will gradually move away from the cervical opening. But if a woman discovers after 28 weeks of pregnancy that she has a problem with the placenta covering the cervical opening, and the position of the placenta has already been fixed, it can be difficult to solve this problem.
The problem of placenta covering the cervical opening after 28 weeks of pregnancy is known as placenta previa. This situation is difficult to change, so women can only move cautiously, do less squatting, lift less heavy objects, and prevent severe placenta previa. If you experience abdominal pain, redness, or other symptoms, it is important to seek medical treatment promptly.
