Question

What is abruptio placenta?

Answer 1

A serious condition where the placenta separates from the uterus.

Explanation:

Understanding the Placenta:
The placenta is an organ that develops during pregnancy that provides both nutrients and oxygen to the fetus. The placenta is connected to the wall of the uterus (womb), and nutrients are absorbed through the placental membrane.

Abruptio Placenta
After the 20th week of a pregnancy, the placenta may detach from the uterine wall. Abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding are common indicators of an abruptio placenta. Since nutrients are transported through the placental membrane, when the placenta detaches from the uterus, this can interrupt the transfer of nutrients to the fetus. An abruptio placenta can result in either a full or partial rupture, and there is no way to prevent or treat an abruptio placenta. The doctor usually checks for an abruptio placenta with an ultrasound, and then decides whether to perform a Caesarian section or a normal delivery, depending on how developed the fetus is.