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Predisposing factors

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The predisposing factors to placenta praevia include:

  • past history of placenta praevia
  • a large placenta, e.g. with fetal erythroblastosis and multiple pregnancies
  • high parity
  • an abnormal uterus e.g. fibroids
  • previous caesarian section

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