Placental complications require assessment by the maternity team. They include placenta praevia, where the placenta covers the cervix, placental abruption, where it separates from the womb too early, and a retained placenta after birth.
If you have bleeding or significant abdominal pain during pregnancy, contact your maternity team urgently. Do not wait for an encapsulation provider to assess the situation.
What this means for collection
The hospital may need to examine or retain the placenta. Tell Placental Sg if this happens, and arrange collection only after the hospital has confirmed that the placenta can be released.
A booking does not mean every placenta can be accepted. The health questionnaire and handling details must still be reviewed.
Further reading: NHS: placental complications.