It is the process by which the placenta (a tube that nourishes the fetus) gets separated from the uterus before the baby is delivered. Although it is a rare condition, still it poses some risk to the mother as well as baby’s life.
Placental Abruption Causes :
The real cause why does this happen only to some women is not known. But when you have a sudden injury on the abdomen area or when the pregnant women had a fall then there is chance for placental abruption. When there is massive eruption of amniotic fluid from the uterus, this can trigger the placenta to erupt from the fetus.
Doctors believe that cigarette smoking, use of drugs and substance can also aggravate this condition. If the women suffer from diabetics or if she has thrombophilias (blood related disorders) it can lead to eruption of placenta. Too much of drinking is not good for the brain development of the child and this can also affect his growth.
Sometimes, more number of deliveries (child-birth) can cause this condition. Fibroids in the uterus and heightened blood pressure can cause eruption of placenta. In serious case, this condition can turn fatal for the baby, if it is left without lack of blood supply and oxygen.
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