Bright red bleeding from the vagina during the second half of pregnancy with cramping that intensifies during contractions is indicative of which condition?
A) Ectopic pregnancy
B) Eclampsia
C) Placenta previa
D) Cervical incompetence

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Placenta previa occurs when the placenta partially or completely covers the cervix. Painless, bright red bleeding from the vagina that may range from light to heavy, cramping that intensifies during contractions, and back pressure are all signs of placenta previa.

Bright Red Bleeding from the Vagina During the Second Half