When the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus too soon.
Placental abruption (aka abruptio placentae) is where there is a partial or complete detachment of the placenta from the uterine wall prior to delivery of the baby. In this episode we discuss how the terminology changes by trimester. A placental abruption is an obstetrical emergency and can cause injury to both the mom and baby.
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