A placental abruption occurs in pregnant women when the placenta detaches from the wall of the uterus before the baby has been born. Also known as abruptio placenta, this is an emergency that can threaten the life of both mother and baby.…
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Author: Kellie Heywood
First answered: 14 Oct 2014
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Category: Placental abruption