Diagnosis of PASPAS can be seen on ultrasound imaging in approximately half of all cases, and in up to 80 - 90% of the time when ultrasound is done by PAS experts. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) may also be recommended in special cases. This does not involve radiation and is safe in pregnancy. Place of care - The South West PAS NetworkEvidence shows that women have fewer complications when PAS is identified before birth and when cared for by an experienced team from diagnosis to delivery. The South West PAS Network is located in Southmead hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust. It coordinates, provides and standardises care for pregnant women with potential or confirmed FIGO 2 and 3 PAS disorder. The overriding aim of the network is to ensure equitable access, excellent experiences and the best possible outcomes for women and their families from all communities across the South West.What should you expect from us? Antenatal care You may not experience any bleeding during the antenatal period and can be managed at home. Some do experience bleeding during the antenatal period. If this is heavy it may mean we need to deliver your baby early. If this is not heavy, but repeated, it may be necessary for you to be admitted to hospital for observation because of the risk of sudden heavy bleeding. This could be a prolonged hospital admission for observation. Once a decision has been made about timing of delivery, or should you be admitted with bleeding, you will be advised what to expect in terms of your baby’s prematurity, especially if a long stay in the Neonatal Unit is predicted. During your pregnancy you will be given the opportunity to have contact with our specialist midwife who supports our patients in the PAS service, as this can be a very stressful time. They will also be in contact with you after the birth of your baby to offer further support. Delivery planning You will be seen by a specialist consultant obstetrician and anaesthetist to plan the birth. Delivery is often planned earlier - between 34 to 36 weeks, to reduce the risk of heavy bleeding, should labour begin. The exact time of delivery depends upon your individual circumstances. Recovery time after delivery depends upon the type and extent of treatment you have for PAS. If PAS is suspected before your baby is born, your doctor will discuss your options and the extra care that you will need.Delivery If you have PAS there is likely to be bleeding when an attempt is made to deliver your placenta after your baby has been born. The bleeding can be heavy and you may require a hysterectomy to stop the bleeding. There is a risk of injury to your bladder during the delivery of your placenta, this depends on your individual circumstances. Your team may discuss with you the option of a planned caesarean hysterectomy (removal of your uterus with the placenta still in place, straight after your baby is born) if PAS is confirmed at the time.It may be possible to leave the placenta in place after birth, to allow it to absorb over several weeks or months. This type of treatment is often not successful and can be associated with very serious complications such as bleeding and infection. Some people will still go on to need a hysterectomy. Your healthcare team will discuss a specific plan of care with you depending on your individual situation.We may plan for other specialists to be present for your delivery, to manage your risk of heavy bleeding (such as an interventional radiologist or a vascular surgeon), and to deal with any complications that may arise from where the placenta is located (such as a specialist bladder or bowel surgeon).Your Birth Plan PAS can cause life-threatening bleeding at the time of birth, so we plan your care to manage this.You will be seen by a consultant anaesthetist who will discuss the options available to you for anaesthesia and pain relief after the surgery.We will discuss the need for blood transfusion and other treatments to replace the blood you may lose during the surgery. This may also affect how your blood clots so treatments may be needed to correct this. After surgery you may need admission to a Critical Care Unit to help your recovery, either on the labour ward or in the main Brunel building at Southmead hospital. You will also have involvement from specialist midwives and neonatology (baby doctors).What should you do now?Should you have bleeding, signs of labour such as contractions or the baby’s waters breaking, you should seek immediate medical assistance at your closest maternity unit., PAS covers a range of clinical conditions where the placenta is abnormally attached into the muscle of the uterus, making separation at the time of birth difficult. PAS is more commonly found in women with placenta praevia and who have previously had a caesarean birth., Placenta accreta spectrum, formerly known as morbidly adherent placenta, refers to the range of pathologic adherence of the placenta, including placenta increta, placenta percreta, and placenta accreta..