What brings on an abruption?

Unclear.: Generally unknown, although some cases are associated with high blood pressure, preeclampsia, poor fetal growth and maternal medical disorders such as lupus, kidney failure, procoagulant states.

Unclear.: Generally unknown, although some cases are associated with high blood pressure, preeclampsia, poor fetal growth and maternal medical disorders such as lupus, kidney failure, procoagulant states.

High pressure: Abruption is a bleed from the placenta; a disruption of either the mother or baby's blood supply. Many causes: trauma, high blood pressure, drugs (cocaine), preterm labor, polyhydramnios. Can be very large or very small, so even US can miss a diagnosis. Symptoms: usually preterm contractions, sometimes vaginal bleed. Fetal monitoring is necessary. Wait, watch; abruption can self-heal sometimes.