Placental abruption triggers when the placenta pulls away from the wall of your uterus before your baby is born.
Here’s how to spot the signs of this serious pregnancy complication.
Was this article helpful?
We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing.
Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/bleeding-during-pregnancyOpens a new window[Accessed July 2023]
ACOG.
The Rh factor: How it can affect your pregnancy.
Placental abruption.https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/1117Opens a new window[Accessed July 2023]
March of Dimes.
Placental abruption.https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/pregnancy/placental-abruptionOpens a new window[Accessed July 2023]
MedlinePlus.
Placenta abruptiondefinition.https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000901.htmOpens a new window[Accessed July 2023]
Merck Manual Consumer Version.
Placental abruption (Abruptio placentae).
StatPearls.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482335/Opens a new window[Accessed July 2023]
