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posts related to: placental abruption
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Abruptio Placentae / Placental abruption Normally, the placenta remains firmly attached to the wall of the womb until after the baby has been born. In a small number of cases (about 1 per cent), though, it separates before the baby is born. Acceleration of labour The speeding up of labour by the use of drugs,…
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Tagged Abruptio Placentae, Acceleration of labour, AFP, afterpains, Amniotic fluid, Anal fissure, Apgar score, Artificial rupture of membranes, assisted delivery, assisted labour, augmentation of labour, Glossary of pregnancy terms, placental abruption, Pregnancy
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Low lying placenta
In the majority of pregnancies, the placenta forms in the top half of the womb. In some cases, however, it forms in the lower half, so that it lies partly or completely over the cervix, blocking the baby’s way out of the womb. This is known as a low-lying placenta (or placenta praevia). The position…
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Tagged Bleeding, Caesarean section, low lying placenta, Placenta, Placenta praevia, placental abruption, Pregnancy, scan, spotting, Ultrasound
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Separating placenta
Normally, the placenta remains firmly attached to the wall of the womb until after the baby has been born. In a small number of cases (about 1 per cent), though, it separates before the baby is born. This is sometimes known as ‘accidental bleeding’ or ‘accidental haemorrhage’ or ‘placental abruption’. It is described as ‘accidental’ because what causes…
