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🌟 Understanding Placenta Accreta: Awareness and Early Detection 🌟 Placenta accreta is a serious pregnancy complication where the placenta attaches too deeply into the uterine wall. As healthcare professionals, it’s crucial to raise awareness about the risk factors and signs to ensure early detection and management. 🔍 Risk Factors: Previous cesarean deliveries Uterine surgery or scarring Advanced maternal age Multiple pregnancies Placenta previa (when the placenta covers the cervix) 👶 Signs to Watch For on Ultrasound: Abnormal placental appearance (thinning or absence of the normal hypoechoic zone, multiple enlarged placenta lacunae) Increased vascularity around the placenta Lack of normal separation between the placenta and uterine wall Early identification through targeted ultrasound can lead to better outcomes for both mother and baby. #PlacentaAccreta #MaternalHealth #Obstetrics #UltrasoundAwareness #PatientCare #HealthcareProfessionals

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