<prompt> True about abruptio placentae are all except: September2008Hypeension in the pregnancy is impoant predisposing factorPlacenta lying in the lower segmentTender and hard uterusContinuous bleeding per vaginum  <response>: Ans. B: Placenta Lying in the Lower Segment Abruptio placentae: It is a form of antepaum hemorrhage where bleeding occurs due to premature separation of normally situated placenta. Hypeension in the pregnancy is impoant predisposing factor Symptoms -- Vaginal Bleeding 78 -- Abdominal Pain 66-May be severe and constant, posterior placenta may present with back pain Signs - Vital signs suggestive of cardiovascular compromise-Tachycardia, ohostatic changes in Blood Pressure and pulse - Evaluate for external signs of trauma - Uterus hypeonic or tense Couvelaire Uterus-Fundus tender to palpation 