A 36-year-old woman, gravida 1, attends the GP at 22 weeks of gestation. Her 20-week anomaly scan reported a low-lying placenta covering the internal ...

Question

A 36-year-old woman, gravida 1, attends the GP at 22 weeks of gestation. Her 20-week anomaly scan reported a low-lying placenta covering the internal cervical os. She is asymptomatic. Which is the single most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Arrange a repeat transvaginal ultrasound at 32 weeks

Answer

Arrange a repeat ultrasound at 36 weeks

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Refer for immediate caesarean section planning

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Advise bed rest and pelvic rest until delivery

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No follow-up required as most low-lying placentas will resolve

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Placenta Praevia

A 36-year-old woman, gravida 1, attends the GP at 22 weeks of gestation. Her 20-week anomaly scan reported a low-lying placenta covering the internal cervical os. She is asymptomatic. Which is the single most appropriate management?