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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoIt is partial separation of the placenta in the uterus while you are pregnant. It can have mild to serious consequences on the pregnancy.
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What is placental abruption in prematurity or premature birth?
Placental abruption is a medical condition in which the placenta detaches from the uterus.
What causes the early maturity of the placenta which in turns leads to placental abruption?
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What is an abnormal condition in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the birth of fetus?
Placenta abruptio or placental abruption is abnormal separation of the placenta from the uterine wall.
Could taking drugs cause placenta separation?
Yes, using cocaine in particular can cause the placenta to separate from the uterus during pregnancy (placental abruption).
Is breus mole a form of abruptio placenta?
Yes, Breus Mole is a very rare complication of placental abruption in which the placenta essentially bleeds into itself. It is thought to be caused by maternal thrombosis.
Why do your placenta feels hard and have pain?
There are a number of things that may make your placenta feel hard and have pain. In most cases, this may be due to abruption or this could be early labor signs.
Can you have second baby at 33 when your other pregnancy was a placenta abruption Would they take it for my benefit?
Yes you can have another baby, it depends on what they think caused the abruptio placenta. Cocaine and trauma can both cause this, but sometimes there is no explanation. The risk is greater if the placenta is covering the opening to the uterus, placenta previa.
How common is placental abruption?
Placental Abruption is a serious condition in which the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus before birth. It can separate partially or completely. It s a serious condition in which the placenta starts to come away from the inside of the womb wall before the baby has delivered. Signs and Symptoms of Placental Abruption include: Vaginal bleeding Abdominal pain Back pain Uterine tenderness or rigidity Uterine contractions
How soon after a placenta abruption can you get pregnant?
You should check with your Dr before becoming pregnant again. You are at a higher risk for it happening again if you've experienced it once.
Why can't pregnant women get on roller coasters?
the rigorous movements causes placental abruption which means the placenta, which transfers nutrients and oxygen, detaches from the uterus and the baby dies.
Is it possible that the presence of a chiari malformation in an expectant mother could facilitate pre-eclamptic toxemia pre-eclampsia placenta previa and or placental abruption?
Strongly doubt it. So far as I know, there is no known relationship between chiari malformation and the placental abnormalities mentioned above (pre-eclampsia, abruption, previa).
Why would one be spotting during pregnancy?
The most common causes of slight spotting during pregnancy are implantation bleeding, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, placenta previa, and placental abruption.
