Primigravida Patient with Placenta Previa Totalis; A Case Report

Placenta previa is a placenta located in front of the birth canal (prae = in front; vias = way) which implants in the lower uterine segment, so that it covers part or all of the birth canal which is characterized by uterine bleeding that can come out through the vagina without any pain in the uterus. the last trimester of pregnancy, especially in the eighth month. In the case of a 25 year old woman, 37 weeks 1 day of gestation, pregnant for the first time. The patient complained of vaginal bleeding since 06.00 WITA (8 March 2022), fresh red color, about 5 times changing pads. There were no complaints of pain bleeding. The risk factors for placenta previa are not known for certain, but from several studies it has been reported that the highest frequency of placenta previa occurs in elderly mothers, multiparity, history of cesarean section and previous abortions and lifestyle that can also affect the increased risk of placenta previa. In this case the pregnancy was terminated by emergency cesarean section.