Patient stories
‘I was in shock, confused, devastated - how could a 20 week scan go from everything is fine with just a little concern with placenta to it might end in a hysterectomy. I was 31. Things like this don’t happen to 31 year olds.’
Read Rachael’s story here
‘I remember the doctor reaching out, gently touching my hand, her voice low as she apologised—truly apologised—for having to give me this diagnosis. That small human gesture cut through the clinical language and told me everything I needed to know.’
Read Natalie’s story here
‘They told me I’d need a hysterectomy and explained the risks of high blood loss in surgery. This news was earth shattering, but deep down I knew something was wrong.’
Read Emma’s story here
‘I found Placenta Accreta Scotland when recovering in hospital and it was the lifeline I didn't know I needed. To have all my feelings validated and to be able to talk them through with women who had been there was instrumental in my mental recovery.’
Read Anna’s story here
‘During the first part of my section, everything seemed to be going to plan, they were able to get my daughter out safely and they began to remove my placenta. It was at this time the room went completely silent, like for a minute there was no one else there but me.’
Read Emma’s story here