Can a Baby Survive After Placental Abruption?

Placental abruption is a rare condition that can cause severe pregnancy bleeding. Placental abruption occurs when the mother’s blood vessels separate from the placenta and bleeding begins between the uterine lining and the maternal side of the placenta.

The accumulated blood pushes the placenta away from the uterine wall and separates it. Placental abruption most commonly occurs after 28 weeks of pregnancy.

Placental abruption affects about 1 in every 100 pregnancies. It is unknown what causes placental abruption. Certain factors, such as lifestyle and abdominal injuries, can, however, increase the risk.

Can a Baby Survive After Placental Abruption?

Fetal death occurs in 15% of cases of severe placental abruption, according to the American Pregnancy Association.

The baby’s survival after a placental abruption is largely determined by the severity of the abruption and the foetal age.

In severe placental abruption, regardless of gestational age, immediate induction of labour is performed, along with blood transfusion and close monitoring of vital signs.