Placenta Accreta Awareness Month

 October is Accreta Awareness Month 

October 15th, I had one of the most challenging moments in my practice.

A young mother diagnosed during antenatal visits  with placenta previa accreta, complicated by bleeding Antepartum hemorrhage (APH).

It was a battle against time, against blood loss, and against fear.

By Allah/God’s grace, the surgery was successful. The baby was born safely, and the mother is now stable. 

After the surgery, when I asked her how she felt, she whispered with tears in her eyes:

“Still alive.”

This simple phrase reminded me how fragile life can be — and how precious.

This is not just a story about one patient — it’s a reminder of how serious Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) disorders can be.

They remain one of the major causes of life-threatening obstetric hemorrhage worldwide.

🔹 Early diagnosis (antenatal ultrasound, MRI in some cases) saves lives.

🔹 Multidisciplinary planning (obstetricians, anesthetists, surgeons, NICU) is crucial.

🔹 Blood availability & surgical readiness can make the difference between life and death.

As we mark Accreta Awareness Month 2025, let’s raise our voices for:

• Better access to antenatal care.
• Improved training for healthcare workers.
• Support for mothers and families going through this difficult journey.
• Every life saved is worth every effort.
• Today, I thank God for giving me the strength to be part of such a moment.

#DrRababCares 

#AccretaAwarenessMonth #PAS #MaternalHealth 

 #ForestParkHospital

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