Abruptio Placentae - Placenta Abruptio

Treatment & Monitoring

What are the treatments for the condition?

This condition is usually an emergency and requires treatment right away. Measures will be taken to keep the mother and infant healthy. This might include:

  • immediate and continuous internal fetal monitoring of the infant
  • IV fluids
  • monitoring of vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and urine output
  • "watchful management" if the fetus is not in distress, the mother's vital signs are stable, and labor is not in motion. Some small abruptios will stop bleeding on their own.
  • vaginal delivery if the infant and mother are stable
  • cesarean section if the mother and infant are unstable
  • blood transfusion if signs of shock are present

    • What are the side effects of the treatments?

    Because the treatments for this condition may be life-saving, the potential side effects should be weighed against the loss of life. It may take longer for a woman to recover from major abdominal surgery involved in a cesarean section. Risks for any surgery include bleeding, infection, and allergic reaction to the anesthesia.

    What happens after treatment for the condition?

    After delivery, the woman will be watched closely for signs of continued bleeding. This entails monitoring frequent CBCs, evaluating clotting times, and watching vital signs. The surviving infant will likewise be observed in the intensive care unit.

    How is the condition monitored?

    If a woman is pregnant and develops any of the signs of this condition, she should call her doctor right away.