Can routine prenatal checkups detect placental adhesion?

Routine prenatal checkups generally cannot detect placental adhesion.

Placental adhesion usually refers to the condition in which placental villi only invade the uterine wall. It is a common obstetric condition occurring within the uterine wall, primarily caused by repeated dilation and curettage leading to endometrial damage, or a history of uterine perforation, placenta accreta, myomectomy, etc., resulting in intrauterine infection and poor endometrial regeneration. This condition is typically not discovered until delivery, when the placenta fails to be expelled naturally. Routine prenatal examinations usually cannot identify it. In such cases, manual removal of the placenta is often required to剥离 and extract the placental tissue.

Since placental adhesion can easily lead to postpartum hemorrhage and endanger the mother's life, it is recommended to undergo regular prenatal checkups during pregnancy and avoid high-risk factors associated with pregnancy to reduce the likelihood of such complications.