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Does Battledore Placenta Increase The Risk Of Pre-term Labour?
Question: can having a battledore placenta increase my risk for pre term labor or an amniotic fluid embolism?
Brief Answer:
This is not associated with preterm labor or AFE
Detailed Answer:
The description of a battledore placenta relates to the description of where the umbilical cord inserts into the placenta. The placenta is a disc shaped structure and the umbilical cord normally inserts into the center of the placenta. Sometimes the umbilical cord insertion can be off-center, and sometimes it can actually come into the side of the placenta (such as you are describing). In cases such as yours, the main concern is related to growth of the fetus. In most cases it probably is not going to be an issue, but if we know that there is abnormal umbilical cord insertion, a typical plan might be as follows:
1. Serial growth scans at 24, 28, 32 and 36 weeks
2. Weekly testing beginning at 32 weeks (often putting you on a monitor to see if you are contracting and to see how the baby is responding to the contractions)
3. Consideration of induction of labor if there are concerns about growth or fetal well-being
But, in answer to your question, it is not associated with preterm labor or amniotic fluid embolism.
I hope that this helps.
Dr. Raichle
This is not associated with preterm labor or AFE
Detailed Answer:
The description of a battledore placenta relates to the description of where the umbilical cord inserts into the placenta. The placenta is a disc shaped structure and the umbilical cord normally inserts into the center of the placenta. Sometimes the umbilical cord insertion can be off-center, and sometimes it can actually come into the side of the placenta (such as you are describing). In cases such as yours, the main concern is related to growth of the fetus. In most cases it probably is not going to be an issue, but if we know that there is abnormal umbilical cord insertion, a typical plan might be as follows:
1. Serial growth scans at 24, 28, 32 and 36 weeks
2. Weekly testing beginning at 32 weeks (often putting you on a monitor to see if you are contracting and to see how the baby is responding to the contractions)
3. Consideration of induction of labor if there are concerns about growth or fetal well-being
But, in answer to your question, it is not associated with preterm labor or amniotic fluid embolism.
I hope that this helps.
Dr. Raichle
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