Problem
Ante-partum haemorrhage
Other Names:
Premature detachment of placentaAblatio placentae
Premature separation of placenta
Accidental antepartum hemorrhage
Nature:
Antepartum bleeding, also known as antepartum haemorrhage (APH) or prepartum hemorrhage, is genital bleeding during pregnancy after the 28th week of pregnancy up to delivery.
It can be associated with reduced fetal birth weight. Use of aspirin before 16 weeks of pregnancy to prevent pre-eclampsia also appears effective at preventing antepartum bleeding.
In regard to treatment, it should be considered a medical emergency (regardless of whether there is pain), as if it is left untreated it can lead to death of the mother or baby.
Broader Problems:
Haemorrhage of pregnancy and childbirth Aggravates:
Perinatal mortality Subject(s):
Medicine → BloodMedicine → Reproductive system
Societal Problems → Accidents
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST