Placenta Accreta Spectrum
Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is an uncommon but serious condition where the placenta attaches too deeply into the uterine wall, making separation after delivery difficult and potentially dangerous. Typically diagnosed during a second trimester ultrasound, placenta accreta requires highly specialized, multidisciplinary care.
At St. Luke’s Boise, our PAS team brings together experts in a variety of fields to ensure the safest outcomes for both mother and baby. Your care team will include specialists in maternal-fetal medicine, obstetrics, gynecologic surgery, critical care, anesthesia, radiology, and neonatology — supported by nurses and mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care.
If you have been diagnosed with placenta accreta spectrum, please speak with your obstetrician about a referral to St. Luke's Maternal Fetal Medicine.
Most patients will work with an obstetric care coordinator who helps you prepare for delivery — guiding you on when and where to check in and assisting with paperwork along the way.
Our team will also be working behind the scenes to ensure all specialty resources are briefed on your case and scheduled to be present for your delivery. Typically, we plan for a cesarean delivery at around weeks 34-35 of your pregnancy.
On your delivery day, a team of trusted specialists will work together to support you and your baby. This expert group includes obstetricians, gynecologic surgeons, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, NICU physicians, anesthesia providers, blood bank experts, and dedicated labor and newborn nurses.
This diagnosis can feel overwhelming—not only for you, but also for your partner and family. It’s common for everyone involved to experience worry throughout the pregnancy, which can sometimes lead to anxiety or depression. Our team will support your emotional well-being, connecting you with social workers, counselors, or psychologists as needed to help you all navigate these feelings and promote a healthy recovery after birth.
If you’re breastfeeding, we can also refer you to one of our lactation specialists to provide guidance and encouragement, helping you reach your feeding goals with confidence.
Placenta accreta resources for patients and families
