The premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall is known as a placental abruption. It can occur after 20 weeks and affects 1 in every 100 pregnancies, with a 15% chance of miscarriage.

Where we have near-complete or complete placental abruption, the baby will not have any chance of survival. The mother has a high risk of death due to acute bleeding.

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Bleeding during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy may indicate a serious concern. Bleeding may point to preterm labor, placenta previa, placental abruption or a miscarriage.