Placental Abruption

It is defined as the condition in which placenta separated either partially or completely from the uterus wall before the delivery of baby. Although it is a rare condition but can causes a serious complication.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms usually appeared in last trimester which include:

Repetitive uterine contraction
Back pain
Vaginal bleeding
Abdominal pain
Uterine tenderness
Uterine rigidity

Causes

The exact cause of placental abruption is still not found but it may be assumed that any injury or trauma to the abdomen cause the condition.

Complications

It can cause the following complications:

Kidney failure
Blood loss
Shock
Need of blood transfusion
Death of fetus
Death of mother
Sepsis
Thrombosis

Diagnosis

There is no specific test for this condition is available but your doctor will recommend you an ultrasound or MRI to check the extend of placental abruption.

Treatment

Treatment options depend upon the time remaining for delivery, treatment include:

If it occurs in last weeks and baby is close to full term then delivered the baby through c-section.
If baby is not close to full term then your doctor might hospitalize you and advice you bedrest and monitored your condition carefully.

Placental Abruption