Abruptio Placentae

Abruptio placentae or placental abruption is the early separation of the

placenta

 from the uterus. Placental abruption commonly occurs around 25 weeks of pregnancy. This can decrease or block the baby's supply of oxygen and nutrients and cause heavy bleeding in the mother.
Placental abruption often happens suddenly. Left untreated, it endangers both the mother and the baby.
Symptoms

Rapid heart rate

common

Blood from vagina not from period

  • Dark brown, Pink

  • During or after sexual intercourse

common

Abdominal pain

  • Lower

  • Rapidly developing

  • Crampy

or Back pain

  • Lower

or Sore abdomen

  • Middle lower region of abdomen, All abdomen

common

Low blood pressure

common

Tightening of the muscles of the uterus

  • Frequent

  • Painful

common

Decreased baby movements

Risk factors

Pregnancy

  • After 20 weeks

  • Preeclampsia

High blood pressure disease

History of abruptio placenta

Given birth two or more times

Recent pelvic injury or trauma

or Recent abdominal injury or trauma

Smoking

Treatment
If the fetus is stable, vaginal delivery may be an option, but if the fetus is in distress or the mom is experiencing severe bleeding, then a

cesarean delivery

 would be necessary. In case the fetus isn't close to full term and the abruption seems mild, the mom might be hospitalized for close monitoring. The patient might be given medication to help the fetus lungs to mature in case early delivery becomes necessary.
Recommended specialist

If you have Abruptio Placentae, then visit an obstetrician-gynecologist as soon as possible.

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Obstetrician-gynecologist

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