Recognize the Pattern
Risk Factors
The primary risk factor for placenta previa is a history of prior cesarean section, which significantly increases the likelihood of this condition.
NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN
The primary risk factor for placenta previa is a history of prior cesarean section, which significantly increases the likelihood of this condition. Additionally, multiparity, or having had multiple previous pregnancies, is associated with a higher risk. Advanced maternal age (AMA) also contributes to the increased risk of placenta previa. Furthermore, smoking during pregnancy is recognized as another important risk factor that can predispose women to this placental abnormality.
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