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Placental abruption
Placental abruption is the separation of the placenta from the uterus before a baby is delivered. It usually happens in the third trimester of pregnancy, but it sometimes occurs earlier.
It may cause the baby to be born prematurely or at a low birth weight. And it may cause you to have serious bleeding.
Current as of: July 10, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
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