The placenta normally attaches to the uterine wall, however there is a condition that occurs where the placenta attaches itself too deeply into the wall of the uterus.
Normally, a few minutes after you deliver your baby, the placenta detaches from the wall of your uterus and is delivered as well. When you have placenta accreta, the placenta remains attached to the uterine wall. This can cause severe bleeding.
If your healthcare provider suspects you have placenta accreta, you'll probably need to have an early c-section followed by a hysterectomy (surgical removal of your uterus).
Placenta accreta has become more common as the c-section rate has gone up over the last 50 years.
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