What is Placenta Accreta?
Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is a pregnancy complication that occurs when the placenta attaches too deeply into the wall of the uterus. The risk for developing accreta increases with each C-section or uterine surgery. Placenta accreta puts the mother at risk of severe blood loss and other complications. The rates of maternal death, transfusion, prolonged hospital stay and hysterectomy are all increased for women with accreta.
Every Year:
approximately 32% of all births in the United States are by C-section
About 26% of first-time moms with low-risk deliveries (NTSV) have a C-section
around 500,000 women with at least one previous C-section have another baby
Over 85% of these women have a repeat C-section, increasing their risk for placenta accreta in future pregnancies
Patient Story Video: The Downstream Risks of Unnecessary C-sections
