This document defines placental abruption as the separation of the placenta from the uterus before birth, which can deprive the baby of oxygen and nutrients. It lists symptoms like abdominal pain and bleeding. Risk factors include prior abruption, high blood pressure, smoking and trauma. Complications involve shock, organ failure in the mother or restricted growth and stillbirth for the baby. Diagnosis involves exams and ultrasound. Treatment ranges from monitoring to immediate delivery by C-section depending on severity and gestational age.
This document defines placental abruption as the separation of the placenta from the uterus before birth, which can deprive the baby of oxygen and nutrients. It lists symptoms like abdominal pain and bleeding. Risk factors include prior abruption, high blood pressure, smoking and trauma. Complications involve shock, organ failure in the mother or restricted growth and stillbirth for the baby. Diagnosis involves exams and ultrasound. Treatment ranges from monitoring to immediate delivery by C-section depending on severity and gestational age.
This document defines placental abruption as the separation of the placenta from the uterus before birth, which can deprive the baby of oxygen and nutrients. It lists symptoms like abdominal pain and bleeding. Risk factors include prior abruption, high blood pressure, smoking and trauma. Complications involve shock, organ failure in the mother or restricted growth and stillbirth for the baby. Diagnosis involves exams and ultrasound. Treatment ranges from monitoring to immediate delivery by C-section depending on severity and gestational age.
This document defines placental abruption as the separation of the placenta from the uterus before birth, which can deprive the baby of oxygen and nutrients. It lists symptoms like abdominal pain and bleeding. Risk factors include prior abruption, high blood pressure, smoking and trauma. Complications involve shock, organ failure in the mother or restricted growth and stillbirth for the baby. Diagnosis involves exams and ultrasound. Treatment ranges from monitoring to immediate delivery by C-section depending on severity and gestational age.
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Placental Abruption Table Contents • Definition • Introduction • Symptoms of Placental abruption • Causes of Placental abruption • Risks Factors for Placental abruption • Complications of Placental abruption • Prevention of Placental abruption • Diagnosis of Placental abruption • Treatment of Placental abruption • Conclusion 2 Definition
Placental abruption (abruptio placentae) is an
uncommon yet serious complication of pregnancy. The placenta develops in the uterus during pregnancy. It attaches to the wall of the uterus and supplies the baby with nutrients and oxygen.
3 Introduction
• Placental abruption occurs when the placenta partly
or completely separates from the inner wall of the uterus before delivery. • This can decrease or block the baby’s supply of oxygen and nutrients and cause heavy bleeding in the mother. • Placental abruption often happens suddenly. Left untreated, it endangers both the mother and the baby.
4 Symptoms of Placental abruption • Placental abruption is most likely to occur in the last trimester of pregnancy, especially in the last few weeks before birth. • Abdominal pain and back pain often begin suddenly. The amount of vaginal bleeding can vary greatly, and doesn't necessarily indicate how much of the placenta has separated from the uterus. • In some cases, placental abruption develops slowly (chronic abruption), which can cause light, intermittent vaginal bleeding. ●●● 5 Symptoms of Placental abruption
●●● 6 Causes of Placental abruption
The cause of placental abruption is often
unknown. Possible causes include trauma or injury to the abdomen — from an auto accident or fall, for example — or rapid loss of the fluid that surrounds and cushions the baby in the uterus (amniotic fluid).
7 Risk factors for Placental abruption • Placental abruption in a previous pregnancy that wasn't caused by abdominal trauma • Chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) • Hypertension-related problems during pregnancy, including preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome or eclampsia • A fall or other type of blow to the abdomen
●●● 8 Risk factors for Placental abruption • Smoking • Cocaine use during pregnancy • Early rupture of membranes, which causes leaking amniotic fluid before the end of pregnancy • Infection inside of the uterus during pregnancy (chorioamnionitis) • Being older, especially older than 40 9 10 Complications of Placental abruption For the mother, placental abruption can lead to:
• Shock due to blood loss
• Blood clotting problems • The need for a blood transfusion • Failure of the kidneys or other organs resulting from blood loss • Rarely, the need for hysterectomy, if uterine bleeding can't be controlled
●●● 11 Complications of Placental abruption For the baby, placental abruption can lead to:
• Restricted growth from not getting enough nutrients
• Not getting enough oxygen • Premature birth • Stillbirth
12 Prevention of Placental abruption • You can't prevent placental abruption, but you can decrease certain risk factors. For example, don't smoke or use illegal drugs, such as cocaine. If you have high blood pressure, work with your health care provider to monitor the condition. • Always wear your seatbelt when in a motor vehicle. If you've had abdominal trauma — from an auto accident, fall or other injury — seek immediate medical help. • If you've had a placental abruption, and you're planning another pregnancy, talk to your health care provider before you conceive to see if there are ways to reduce the risk of another abruption. 13 Diagnosis of Placental abruption • If your health care provider suspects placental abruption, he or she will do a physical exam to check for uterine tenderness or rigidity. To help identify possible sources of vaginal bleeding, your provider will likely recommend blood and urine tests and ultrasound. • During an ultrasound, high-frequency sound waves create an image of your uterus on a monitor. It's not always possible to see a placental abruption on an ultrasound, however.
14 Treatment of Placental abruption Treatment options for placental abruption depend on the circumstances:
The baby isn't close to full term:
• If the abruption seems mild, your baby's heart rate is normal and it's too early for the baby to be born, you might be hospitalized for close monitoring. If the bleeding stops and your baby's condition is stable, you might be able to rest at home. • You might be given medication to help your baby's lungs mature and to protect the baby's brain, in case early delivery becomes necessary. ●●● 15 Treatment of Placental abruption The baby is close to full term: • Generally after 34 weeks of pregnancy, if the placental abruption seems minimal, a closely monitored vaginal delivery might be possible. If the abruption worsens or jeopardizes your or your baby's health, you'll need an immediate delivery — usually by C-section. • For severe bleeding, you might need a blood transfusion.
16 Conclusion • Abruptio placenta is life threatening complication of pregnancy and it is associated with poor maternal and fetal outcome if not managed appropriately.
• Hence early diagnosis and prompt resuscitative
measures would prevent both perinatal and maternal mortality and morbidity.
