Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) Care in the UAE
Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) in the UAE is managed by a dedicated multidisciplinary surgical team at Mediclinic MFM Units (Abu Dhabi & Al Ain Hubs). Led by MFM subspecialists, the center is fully equipped to diagnose PAS using high-resolution imaging and carry out planned, complex cesarean hysterectomies safely.
Who This Page is For
Customized clinical pathways and insights to support our patients and referring medical partners.
Pregnant Patient
Mothers with a placenta covering the cervix (previa) and a history of prior Caesarean sections.
Referring Doctor
Obstetricians referring patients with suspected ultrasound signs of placenta accreta, increta, or percreta.
Abnormal Screening
Patients diagnosed with abnormal placental invasion during mid-pregnancy scans.
Second Opinion
Parents seeking expert confirmation, risk assessment, and details of multidisciplinary delivery pathways.
When to see MFM
What we do
What happens during the visit
Detailed diagnostic scans and multidisciplinary counseling.
Mapping of surgical dates (typically scheduled between 34 and 35 weeks).
Planned Caesarean delivery in a tertiary, highly equipped operating theater.
Close post-operative care and monitoring in the intensive care unit.
When urgent referral is needed
- Any vaginal bleeding in a patient with suspected placenta previa or placenta accreta requires immediate emergency hospitalization.
- Regular pelvic cramping, contraction-like pain, or water breaking.
Where the service is available
Available across Mediclinic MFM hubs in Abu Dhabi (Airport Road Hospital) and Al Ain (Al Jowhara Hospital), with referral pathways coordinating care for patients nationwide.
Why Fetus.ae / Mediclinic MFM
Specialists Available
Fellowship-trained, internationally recognized consultants offering evidence-based precision care.
Dr. Ali Al-Ibrahim
Head of Unit, Consultant Maternal Fetal MedicineConsultant in Maternal-Fetal Medicine in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi with more than 25 years of experience, University of Toronto fellowship training, and Arab and Saudi Board certification in OBGYN.
View Full Profile
Dr. Leanne Bricker MB.BCh FRCOG
Consultant in Fetal & Maternal MedicineOver three decades of clinical excellence, serving as Chair of Fetal Medicine at Corniche Hospital from 2014-2025.
View Full Profile
Dr. Soha Tohamy Said MB BCH MRCPI, FRCOG
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology, Consultant Maternal Fetal MedicineFormer Department Chair of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Corniche Hospital with immense experience leading tertiary maternity services.
View Full Profile
Dr. Najwa Mohamed El Fky
Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine SpecialistConsultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist with extensive experience in high-risk obstetrics, prenatal diagnosis, and obstetric ultrasound.
View Full Profile
Dr. Bernard Nasr
Consultant Obstetrics/Gynecology, Maternal Fetal MedicineFrench-trained MFM expert proficient in invasive therapeutic procedures and multiple pregnancy complications.
View Full Profile
Dr. Marija Hadji Lega
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist, Associate ProfessorInternationally trained specialist with 25+ years of clinical experience, renowned for advanced fetal neurology and cardiology.
View Full ProfileFrequently Asked Questions
Clinical answers directly from our specialists to help prepare you for your appointment.
PAS is a serious pregnancy complication where the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall and fails to detach normally after birth.
It can cause life-threatening maternal hemorrhage (severe bleeding) during attempts to remove the placenta, often requiring a hysterectomy.
The risk is highest in mothers who have both placenta previa (low placenta) and a history of one or more prior Caesarean sections.
It is diagnosed during second and third-trimester scans using specialized ultrasound parameters, and occasionally confirmed with pelvic MRI.
تحتاج الحالة إلى خطة ولادة متعددة التخصصات في مستشفى مجهز. يكون استئصال الرحم القيصري المخطط مع ترك المشيمة في موضعها هو النهج المعتاد في حالات كثيرة، لكن الخطة قد تختلف وفق درجة الاشتباه ورغبة المريضة وخبرة المركز والمخاطر الفردية.
Delivery is typically scheduled between 34 weeks and 35 weeks 6 days, balancing baby maturity against the risk of spontaneous bleeding.
Getting Here & Access
Our two hubs cover the country: Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital in Abu Dhabi and Mediclinic Al Jowhara Hospital in Al Ain. Patients from Dubai (about 60–75 minutes on the E11), Sharjah, Ajman and the Northern Emirates typically attend the Abu Dhabi hub, while Al Ain and Eastern Region families are seen locally. Referrals are coordinated so travel is minimised and, wherever possible, imaging, counselling and any procedure are grouped into as few visits as possible.
Insurance & Coverage
Across both hubs we work with major UAE insurers including Daman (Thiqa and Enhanced), ADNIC, Nextcare, NAS and other networks. Coverage and pre-authorisation vary by plan and emirate, so our team confirms eligibility and arranges approvals before you travel. Self-pay packages are available nationwide.
Areas We Serve
Book a Clinical Consultation
Our Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists provide evidence-based assessment, clear counselling, and coordinated care.