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Start Maternity Clinical Rotation in the a.m.! #geeked nursing4n00bs: WOMEN’S HEALTH WEDNESDAY Placenta previa vs Placental abruption. They’re both life threatening conditions that can occur during pregnancy, but what’s the difference? Placenta previa When the placenta is fully or partially located over the cervix Occurs in 0.5% of pregnancies Symptoms include painless vaginal bleeding Indicates delivery via cesarean section High risk for post-partal hemorrhage  Placental abruption When the placenta separates from the uterine wall Occurs in 1% of pregnancies Symptoms include painful cramping, vaginal bleeding, fetal distress and contractions that may seem continuous Baby is at risk for still birth or severe birth defects (including brain damage), as its source of oxygen and nutrients is reduced Mother is at risk for post-partal hemorrhage, shock and may need medication to help the uterus contract after delivery If the baby is 36+ weeks, indication for immediate delivery

Start Maternity Clinical Rotation in the a.m.! #geeked

nursing4n00bs:

WOMEN’S HEALTH WEDNESDAY

Placenta previa vs Placental abruption. They’re both life threatening conditions that can occur during pregnancy, but what’s the difference?

Placenta previa

  • When the placenta is fully or partially located over the cervix
  • Occurs in 0.5% of pregnancies
  • Symptoms include painless vaginal bleeding
  • Indicates delivery via cesarean section
  • High risk for post-partal hemorrhage 

Placental abruption

  • When the placenta separates from the uterine wall
  • Occurs in 1% of pregnancies
  • Symptoms include painful cramping, vaginal bleeding, fetal distress and contractions that may seem continuous
  • Baby is at risk for still birth or severe birth defects (including brain damage), as its source of oxygen and nutrients is reduced
  • Mother is at risk for post-partal hemorrhage, shock and may need medication to help the uterus contract after delivery
  • If the baby is 36+ weeks, indication for immediate delivery
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