Placental Abruption Symptoms, Causes, Types, Treatment, Prevention

Placental abruption is a rare condition that can result in severe bleeding during pregnancy. It is a potentially fatal condition in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before birth.

Placental Abruption Symptoms

Vaginal bleeding is the most common symptom of placental abruption. You may also experience pain, contractions, discomfort, and tenderness, as well as sudden, ongoing belly or back pain.

Placental Abruption Causes

The exact causes of placental abruption are unknown. However, you are more likely to have a placental abruption if you have had an abruption in a previous pregnancy or if you have high blood pressure or if you are a drug user.

Placental Abruption Types

A partial placental abruption and A complete or total placental abruption.

Placental Abruption Treatment

Treatment is determined by the severity of the abruption and the stage of your pregnancy.

Your provider may simply keep an eye on you and your child. However, you may need to give birth right away in some cases.

Placental Abruption Prevention

In most cases, abruption cannot be avoided. However, you may be able to reduce your risk by having your blood pressure closely monitored and treated, not smoking and always wearing a seatbelt when driving.