“The most consistent symptom of a possible accreta is vaginal bleeding in the second trimester and beyond. Painless bleeding is often characteristic of placenta previa, but some sources report that painful bleeding or a persistent aching may be more characteristic of previa-accretas. However, a lack of bleeding or lack of pain does not guarantee an absence of…
In late October of 2015, I got an unexpected positive pregnancy test (very unexpected), but less than a week later I started to bleed a lot and was lead to believe I miscarried. I came to terms with that and things were going okay. Several weeks passed and I found myself at the local ER with severe…
Today we honor and remember those we have lost to accreta. The possibility of the loss of both mom and baby is a real risk when dealing with accreta. We thank the families that have opened their hearts and shared stories of their loved one with us. Opening your heart and sharing your loss is not an easy thing…
“C-sections should only occur if medically necessary, and doctors should support VBAC when possible. I was never even told this could be a risk after a c-section.” ~ Alisha (accreta mom) . Follow ICAN on facebook, pinterest, and instagram. Like and share our accreta mom quote graphics! . #ICANsavelives Read about ICAN’s Accreta Awareness Month.
Nominated by Melissa Mathewson: “Rebecca has been a vital part of our leadership team for more than three years now. She has done all of the legwork with opening our bank account and completing our financial reports. Having a trustworthy person in this position was key for me when taking over the chapter as leader,…
