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The placenta is an organ that forms during pregnancy.
Normally, the placenta is attached to the inner wall of the uterus.
But sometimes the placenta attaches to the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that leads to the vagina.
This is called placenta previa.
In placenta previa, the placenta can cover all or part of the cervix.
Current as of: April 30, 2024
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