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Placenta Previa: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Guide The condition known as "placenta previa" occurs when the placenta lies too low in the uterus and partially or totally occludes the cervix.  This can cause bleeding in the mother’s vagina during the second or third trimester of a woman’s pregnancy. The most common symptom of placenta previa is experiencing no pain with sudden bleeding before the child is born. Possible causes and factors for developing placenta previa are having had prior cesarean births, maternal age 35 years old or greater, or having two or more pregnancies.  When a woman is diagnosed with placenta previa through an ultrasound, it is critical to have appropriate care to ensure that both she and her baby are delivered safely by preparing for a cesarean section at an appropriate time. Author : Dr Humaira Latif Updated : 28/04/2026. This Article Include: 1. Introduction: Understanding Placenta              Previ...