About- Placental abruption is a serious pregnancy complication occurs when the placenta partially or completely separates from the uterus before delivery and may decrease or block the baby's supply of oxygen and nutrients and cause heavy bleeding in the mother.
Symptoms-
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Abdominal pain
Back pain
Stiffness in the uterus
Uterine tenderness and contractions
Vaginal bleeding
Causes-
Risk Factors
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Placental abruption in a previous pregnancy
High blood pressure (hypertension)
High blood pressure during pregnancy, resulting in preeclampsia or eclampsia
Early rupture of membranes, which causes leaking amniotic fluid before the end of pregnancy
High amounts of amniotic fluid
Uterine infection
Umbilical cord problems
Being older than 35
Being pregnant with multiple babies
Traumatic injury, such as a car accident, fall, or physical abuse
Smoking
Use cocaine or other illegal drugs during pregnancy
Specialists to visit
Gynecologist and Obstetrician
Maternal-Foetal Medicine Specialist
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References
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
http://americanpregnancy.org
https://www.webmd.com
