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Accreta & After

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Questions to ask your medical team.

Bring these to your appointments. You won't need all of them — circle what matters to you, and let your team's answers guide you.

About my diagnosis

What exactly does my diagnosis mean, in plain language?
Where on the spectrum am I (accreta, increta, percreta), and what does that change?
How certain is the diagnosis, and what imaging confirms it?
What are the next steps, and how soon?

About my care team

Am I being cared for at — or referred to — a center experienced with accreta?
Who will be on my team (MFM, surgery, anesthesia, urology, blood bank, NICU)?
How often does this team manage cases like mine?
Who is my main point of contact between appointments?

About delivery

When and how do you expect I'll deliver?
What does the delivery day typically look like?
What decisions might be made during surgery, and who makes them?
What is the plan if something doesn't go as expected?

About blood & transfusion

What is the plan if I lose significant blood?
Will blood products be readily available?
Is there anything I should do in advance?
What are my options and preferences?

About anesthesia

What kind of anesthesia is planned, and why?
What happens if the plan changes during surgery?
Can I meet the anesthesia team beforehand?

About my baby & the NICU

Is early delivery likely, and around when?
Will my baby need the NICU? Can we tour it first?
How will I stay connected to my baby if we recover separately?

About hysterectomy & recovery

Under what circumstances would a hysterectomy be needed — planned or possible?
What does recovery involve, and how long?
What should I understand about what this means for me afterward?
What follow-up care will I need?

About emotional support

Is there a mental-health provider connected to my care?
What support is available for me and my partner?
Who do I call if I'm struggling emotionally?

This list is general education to help you ask good questions. It is not medical advice. Your medical team's answers — based on your specific situation — always come first.