Objectives: To analyze the causative factors and short term complications in cases of placenta previa. Design and Settings: A retrospective study carried out in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Sheikh Zayed Post Graduate Institute Lahore. Period: From June 2004 to June 2007.Subject: Fifty patients with placenta previa. Main outcome measures: Age, parity, previous cesarean section, previous history of evacuation/myomectomy, average hospital stay, need for blood transfusions, emergency/elective LSCS, associated maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Results: There were 50 cases of placenta previa over the period of 3 years. Most frequently occurring intra operative complication was postpartum hemorrhage in 19 patients (38%). Highest morbidity was due to anemia which was in 23 patients (46%). Maternal mortality was 2%, while neonatal mortality was 14%. Conclusion: Placenta previa is a multifactorial disease. No doubt that the rising incidence of cesarean section is increasing the intraoperative complication associated with the condition but other risk factors are also important like age, parity, history of evacuation etc.