Placenta Abruptio
Alternate Names : Abruptio Placentae, Placental Abruption, Ablatio Placentae, Accidental Hemorrhage, Premature Separation of Placenta
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Symptoms may vary, depending on:
how much of the placenta has detached
during which stage of pregnancy
it occurs
Thirty percent of placenta abruptios are small and produce no
symptoms. When the case is severe, symptoms may include:
vaginal bleeding
severe abdominal pain, which is different from uterine contractions
uterus is tender and contracted tightly
fetal distress, detected by fetal monitoring
constant contractions, called uterine tetany
back pain
uterine tenderness
maternal shock,
with low blood pressure and inadequate blood flow to vital organs
This condition is sometimes confused with
placenta previa.
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