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What complications can affect the placenta? Complications that can affect the placenta during pregnancy or childbirth include: low-lying placenta retained placenta — when part of the placenta remains in the womb after giving birth placental abruption — when the placenta starts to come away from the wall of the womb These complications aren't common. Low-lying placenta As your pregnancy progresses, your womb expands and this affects the placenta's position. Retained placenta After your baby's born, part of the placenta or membranes can remain in the womb.
If these methods don't work, you may need an operation to remove the placenta. Placental abruption Placental abruption is a serious condition in which the placenta starts to come away from the inside of the womb wall.
It can cause stomach pain, bleeding from the vagina and frequent contractions. Further information Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy Antenatal care. In about half of cases, placental abruption is mild and can be managed by ongoing close monitoring of the mother and baby.
About 25 per cent of cases are moderate, while the remaining 25 per cent threaten the life of both baby and mother. In some cases, bleeding may occur but the blood may clot between the placenta and the wall of the uterus, so vaginal bleeding may be scanty or even non-existent. Some of the known causes of placental abruption include:.
While the exact cause in most cases is unknown, certain factors make a pregnancy more susceptible to placental abruption. Risk factors may include:. The symptoms and signs of placental abruption can mimic those of other pregnancy conditions, such as placenta previa and pre-eclampsia. Information that may be used to diagnose placental abruption includes:. The placenta is usually sent to a laboratory for further diagnostic testing.
All cases of suspected placental abruption, regardless of severity, should be closely monitored to protect the health and safety of the mother and child. This monitoring is usually done in hospital and should include regular checks of the vital signs of both mother and baby.
Treatment depends on the severity of the condition but may include:. While it is impossible to prevent placental abruption, the risk can be reduced. Suggestions include:. This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:. In Victoria, you can have two types of abortion: surgical and medication. Both types are safe and reliable.
You can have a medication abortion up to nine weeks of pregnancy. You can have a surgical abortion from around six weeks of pregnancy onwards. Age affects the fertility of both men and women, and is the single biggest factor affecting a woman?
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Skip to main content. Healthy pregnancy. Placental abruption The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Ananth CV, et al. Placental abruption: Pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and consequences. Accessed Nov. Abruptio placentae. Merck Manual Professional Version. Magowan BA, et al, eds. Obstetric haemorrhage. Elsevier; Oyelese Y, et al. Placental abruption: Management and long-term prognosis.
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