This information is intended to help you if you have, or have been told you may have, a low lying placenta after 20 weeks of pregnancy (placenta praevia). It may also be helpful if you are a partner, relative or friend of someone in this situation, or if you are interested in knowing about placenta praevia.

The leaflet can be downloaded as a pdf by clicking on the link below.

• A low-lying placenta after 20 weeks (placenta praevia)