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15 Jan 2008
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PLACENTA
My daughter is 35 year old, living in England and is 40 weeks pregnant with her first child. My concern is that she had only one scan /ultra sound when she was 3 months pregnant...never been to a gynae or Dr but only to a midwife on a regular basis.
Her stomach is very hard, and I was reading that this may be a sign of problems with the placenta??
Kindly let me know what are the signs should there be any problems with the placenta.
Your prompt answer will be appreciated
Her stomach is very hard, and I was reading that this may be a sign of problems with the placenta??
Kindly let me know what are the signs should there be any problems with the placenta.
Your prompt answer will be appreciated
GynaeDoc
I think you are thinking of tearing loose of the placenta. This would cause bleeding and severe pain. The hardening may be contractions near the start of labour.
Best wishes
Best wishes
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