Placental Abruption is a serious condition in pregnancy, whereby the placenta either partially or completely separates from the uterine wall before the baby is born. The separation can cause oxygen & nutrient deprivation in the baby and can cause severe bleeding which id detrimental to both mother and baby. Placental abruption can cause growth defects, premature delivery or still birth. Whilst abruption can occur anywhere after 20wks, it is most common in 3rd trimester.
                                                 

Risk Factors:

~ Previous abruption
~ Chronic Hypertension, Pre-eclampsia
~ Bleeding earlier in pregnancy
~ Clotting disorders
~ Advanced age
~ Multiple deliveries

~ Waters breaking prematurely
~ Carrying multiples
~ Smoker, excessive alcohol use, methamphetamines/ cocaine
~ Uterine abnormality such as fibroids
~ Trauma

Signs & Symptoms:

~ Pain (abdomen or back)
~ Vaginal bleeding (spotting or sudden gush)- sometimes there is no bleeding
~ Signs of shock (feeling weak, faint, disorientated, pale, sweaty, racing heart)
~ Frequent contractions, premature labour
~ Decrease or absence of foetal movements

***Call your practitioner if you 
experience any of these symptoms***

Disclaimer: 
This is an information website only, based on my experiences and information I have obtained through my own readings, discussions and related to topics of interest to me. For further information, I suggest you do your own research. There are differing opinions on some topics so some websites may give conflicting information and currency of information may change over time. For medical advice, I suggest you contact your healthcare provider.