What Is Capsular Placenta?
Capsular placenta (or capsular gestation) is a rare complication of pregnancy in which the placenta becomes attached to and grows within the membranes surrounding the baby (the amnion).
This type of attachment can interfere with normal placental function, leading to problems for both mother and baby.
Symptoms of the capsular placenta can include abnormal bleeding, premature detachment of the placenta from the uterine wall, fetal growth restriction, and even death of the fetus.
How Common Is It?
The capsular placenta occurs in about one out of every thousand pregnancies.
It is more common in women who have had a c-section or other surgery on their uterus but can occur in any woman pregnant for the first time.
What Causes It?
The exact cause of the capsular placenta is unknown, but it may be related to scarring or damage to the uterine wall from previous surgery or trauma.
Can It Be Prevented?
There is no known way to prevent the capsular placenta from occurring. However, if you are at risk (due to prior surgery), your doctor may monitor you more closely during pregnancy.
The capsular placenta is a medical term for the uterus. The capsular tissue refers to the membrane that surrounds and supports the fetus, which attaches to the uterine wall. As a result of this attachment, capsular tissue can be either adhered to or unattached to other uterine tissues- depending on what type of birth has occurred. This article will discuss 3 things you should know about capsular placenta postpartum!
The first thing you should know is capsular placenta can be either adhered to or unattached to other uterine tissues. If the capsular tissue has adhered, it will be more likely to cause bleeding and pain postpartum. Conversely, if the capsular tissue is unattached, there is a higher risk for the placenta to detach from the uterus completely.
The second thing you should know is that the capsular placenta can affect future pregnancies. If you have had a c-section with a capsular placenta in a previous pregnancy, your risk for having another c-section increases dramatically.
Lastly, the capsular placenta affects how quickly the uterus contracts after giving birth. The contraction process helps expel residual blood and placental material from the uterus. If the capsular placenta is adherent and it’s not removed, then you will deal with ongoing bleeding after birth that could lead to dangerous complications for the mother or infant.
As a mom-to-be, you can prepare yourself by learning more about capsular placenta–and being aware of any signs your doctor might find concerning.
In conclusion, the capsular placenta is a relatively rare but potentially serious complication. Knowing the facts can help you be better prepared in the event that it occurs.
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