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Diagnosis

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The diagnosis of placenta praevia relies upon:

  • history and examination
  • there is usually no associated hypertension
  • unengaged presenting part
  • ultrasound; transvaginal ultrasonic examination is reported to have improved diagnostic accuracy, but it is not a routine procedure

DO NOT PERFORM A DIGITAL VAGINAL INSPECTION

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