Hi, Am Rajeswari aged 25. I had a miscarriage in Feb 2009.My baby was just 2-3 months.The foetus heartbeat stopped suddenly and hence i underwent a D&C. Again i was pregnant in October 2009.Last month i had bleeding and severe abdominal pain.Upon hospitalization , the doctors told me that my placenta had abrupted and labor pain had started for me.My baby was just 23 weeks and hence we lost our baby.Please let me know the reasons for palcental abruption and guide me on the tests/procedures i need to follow to ensure for a healthy and safe pregnancy the next time. Thanks
Hallow Dear, Placental abruption is premature separation of placenta due to which the oxygen supply and nutrition of the baby gets affected leading to fetal death. Placental abruption is always due to some cause. High blood pressure, Pregnancy induced hypertension, clamps, Folic acid deficiency, diabetes, trauma on the abdomen, severe anemia, severe psychological trauma, too much or too less water around the fetus, Rh incompatibility are some of the commoner conditions which can cause placental abruption. You may get investigated for conditions like diabetes, blood pressure, blood examination, etc. before the next pregnancy. Please start Tab. Folic acid immediately for protecting the future pregnancy and the baby. Please report to your Obstetrician with a detailed history so that proper steps will be taken to evaluate you and manage accordingly. I hope this gives you initial guidance. For more detail guidance, you may ask me Direct question.