What is Placental Abrubtion?
So, what is it?
- Abruptio Placenta refers to a partial or complete separation of the placenta from the uterine wall. This can cause bleeding in the mother and the fetus’ oxygen and nutritional needs may be affected. It is one of the most common causes of antepartum hemorrhage, which affects the outcomes for both the mother and the fetus.
- Improving maternal and perinatal outcomes requires prompt intervention and early detection of abruptio placenta in daily clinical practice. A severe case of placental abruption can have serious effects on the mother and her unborn child, including death, if appropriate medical care is not received.
- In developed nations, abruptio placenta is responsible for approximately 10% of preterm births and 10% to 20% of perinatal deaths. The rate of abruptio placenta has been ascending across a few nations. Around 1% of births in the Philippines result in abruptio placenta.
Cause
- The majority of the time, there is no known cause, but substance abuse, abdominal trauma, and high blood pressure in the mother are risk factors. Symptoms may include vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, back pain, uterine tenderness or rigidity, and recurrent uterine contractions.
- Abruptio placenta’s etiology is still poorly understood, but several clinical and epidemiological studies have found that women with advanced maternal age, multiparity, multiple pregnancies, hypertension, polyhydramnios, if a mother has had this condition before and spontaneous or induced abortion are more likely to develop this kind of condition.
- Additionally, smoking and drug use by the mother during pregnancy have been linked to an increased risk of placental abruption.
If the mother has placental abruption:
- Vaginal delivery is still an option if the abruption does not appear to be severe.
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As soon as the condition reaches the point where it poses a
threat to either your own health or the health of your unborn
child, you will need a C-section.
- A blood bonding may be required on the off chance that the unexpectedness makes you lose a ton of blood. The woman's worst-case scenario would be disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), necessitating a hysterectomy to prevent exsanguinations.