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sometimes a placenta can have abnormal growth and attachment to the uterus (the growth can penetrate deeply into the muscle of the uterus) and this can cause the placenta to stay attached. This is not the norm. Usually a placenta is superficially attached to the muscle of the uterus and easily detaches after a baby is born
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Do twins have separate placentas?
Yes, twins can have separate placentas. In cases of fraternal twins, each baby typically has its own placenta. However, in cases of identical twins, they may share a single placenta.
Do identical twins always share a placenta?
No, identical twins do not always share a placenta. In some cases, identical twins may have separate placentas.
How does the development of placenta differ in identical twins compared to non-identical twins?
In identical twins, the development of the placenta is usually shared, meaning they both share one placenta. In non-identical twins, each twin typically has their own separate placenta.
Could taking drugs cause placenta separation?
Yes, using cocaine in particular can cause the placenta to separate from the uterus during pregnancy (placental abruption).
Do twins share the same placenta?
No, twins can either share the same placenta (monochorionic) or have separate placentas (dichorionic), depending on whether they are identical or fraternal twins.
Does the placenta pulsate after miscarriage at 12 weeks?
After a miscarriage at 12 weeks, the placenta typically does not pulsate. Once the pregnancy ends and the fetus is no longer viable, the placental blood flow ceases, and the placenta will gradually begin to separate and be expelled from the body. Any residual pulsation might be due to blood flow in the mother's body, but the placenta itself would not exhibit pulsation similar to that during a viable pregnancy.
Do triplets have separate placentas?
Triplets can have separate placentas, but it depends on how they are conceived. If they are all fraternal (dizygotic), they typically have three separate placentas. If they are identical (monozygotic), they may share one placenta or have separate placentas depending on when the single fertilized egg splits. In some cases, a combination of both types can occur, leading to varying placenta arrangements.
How does the development of twins with two sacs and one placenta differ from twins with separate placentas?
Twins with two sacs and one placenta, known as monochorionic diamniotic twins, share a placenta but have separate sacs. This type of twin development carries a higher risk of complications compared to twins with separate placentas, known as dichorionic diamniotic twins. The shared placenta in monochorionic twins can lead to potential issues such as unequal sharing of nutrients and blood flow, which may require closer monitoring and medical intervention during pregnancy.
Why would a miscarriage occur if the placenta was damaged?
If the placenta don't function the embryo will die.
How early in a pregnancy can a placenta separate from the uterus?
The only way to tell if your placenta has separated from the uterus it to go to your OBGYN and have them do a sonogram. If your doctor is unavailable, I would go to your local emergency room. I urge you to do this as soon as possible because my first daughter died from this and your baby may be in grave danger. The best of luck to you and I hope everything is ok.
Is Paraguay in Switzerland?
No, they are two entirely separate countries.
What happens if the placenta bleeds first trimester of pregnancy?
It might separate from the wall of the uterus causing a miscarriage.
