Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Key Takeaways Placental abruption can be mild, moderate, or severe, and is considered ...

While placental abruption and placenta previa are "rare," they can sometimes lead to devastating outcomes. "There are issues that placentas have, like when a placenta stops feeding the baby," says Dr.

Placental abruption occurs when the placenta, the tube that sends oxygen and nutrients to your baby during pregnancy, detaches from your uterine wall. This is a medical emergency requiring immediate ...

The placenta is an organ that grows in the womb during pregnancy. Placental insufficiency (also called placental dysfunction or uteroplacental vascular insufficiency) is an uncommon but serious ...

Stage 1: up until descent of the fetal head to the pelvic floor Stage 2: active expulsion of the baby Stage 3: expulsion of the placenta Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) refers to excessive blood loss ...

Active management consists of using controlled cord traction to expel the placenta immediately after delivery and administering early uterotonics to contract the uterus soon after the birth of the ...

Of whether placenta complications are genetic, OB/GYN Dr. Mary Jane Minkin tells PEOPLE, "The answer is we really don't know" PEOPLE, Music Writer and Reporter While placental abruption and placenta ...