Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Raise awareness of the risk of Placenta Accreta after a caesarean section
Closed
72 signatures
What the petition asks
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists published guidelines in 2009 that consent forms given to women undergoing caesarean sections should include information on the risk of Placenta Accreta in future pregnancies. This is not being done and we need more awareness of this condition.
The Government should fund an awareness campaign to inform women of the increased risk of Placenta Accreta after a caesarean section. Up to 1 in 300 pregnancies can result in Placenta Accreta, potentially leading to hysterectomy, haemorrhage, premature births, and even death of mother and/or baby. More awareness about the risk of Placenta Accreta is imperative so that women can make informed decisions about future pregnancies. We have lost too many women and babies to this condition.
Timeline
| 21 May 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Nov 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
72
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
21 May 2021
Closed
21 Nov 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.