This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Antepartum Haemorrhage, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Type of placenta insertion shown is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Battledore Placenta, B. Velamentous Insertion, C. Normal, D. Circumvallate
A: Battledore Placenta
Answer: A: Battledore Placenta 
Explanation: Ans. A. Battledore Placentaa. The battledore placenta can be defined as an abnormal insertion of the umbilical cord. The condition is also known as the marginal cord insertion.b. Battledore placenta can be found in association with other conditions, such as: monochorionic twin pregnancy, intrauterine growth retardation, pre-term birth and low weight at birth.