Placenta Prae is characterized by all of the following except: September 2005

Ans. C: Presents in First Trimester Women with placenta pre often present with painless, bright red vaginal bleeding. This bleeding often stas mildly and may increase as the area of placental separation increases. Prae should be suspected if there is bleeding after 24 weeks of gestation but before 38 weeks. Abdominal examination usually finds the uterus non-tender and relaxed. Prae can be confirmed with an ultrasound.