Premature Delivery Of The Placenta
The fact that delivery of the placenta already takes place during pregnancy is one of the most serious situations that can occur, as the fetus may not receive the oxygen or nutrition it needs.
This problem may require more or less care, based on various factors such as when it occurs during pregnancy, each patient’s medical history.
What causes premature ejaculation of the placenta?
It is not yet known exactly why premature ejaculation of the placenta occurs. However, there are certain factors that are known to increase the risk of developing this condition.
Circumstances with a high risk are, for example, suffering from high blood pressure, being over 35, or smoking. Other risk factors can be that you have a uterine infection, an abdominal injury due to an accident, or if you had premature delivery of the placenta during previous pregnancies, among other things.
As we can see, premature ejaculation of the placenta can be one of the most serious problems that can occur during pregnancy. It is important that women have strict control throughout pregnancy. If you experience any strange symptoms, especially bleeding, you should see a doctor.
This situation is relatively uncommon, occurring in 1-4% of all pregnancies.
Symptoms of premature ejaculation of the placenta
Abdominal pain
When a premature delivery of the placenta occurs, the woman usually experiences severe pain in the abdomen. The pain is described as sharp and stabbing. In some cases, contractions may also occur. The uterus will become hard, and you can thus feel the obvious change.
Vaginal bleeding
Another symptom is vaginal bleeding. The amount of blood is directly proportional to how much of the placenta has detached from the uterus.
Other symptoms
Women’s bodies are different so it is important to remember that the same symptoms do not always occur in all pregnancies.
There will not always be any bleeding. Therefore, you should consult a doctor if any kind of odd symptoms occur, such as uterine contractions, or changes in how the fetus moves.
Risks related to the time
Removal of the placenta during the first trimester
When placental occurs during the first trimester, the risks normally considerably lower than in the later stages of pregnancy.
If the doctor can observe the fetal heart activity, the prognosis is usually positive because regression occurs in 80-90% of cases. But if the problem occurs after the second month, then the prognosis is less hopeful.
If the doctor does not observe any heart activity, the situation is worrying. This is because there is a high probability that a miscarriage has taken place. In these cases, the fetus is usually expelled naturally.
Removal of the placenta during the second and third trimesters
Placental abruption is most common during the third trimester of pregnancy, and its severity depends on the clinical situation that caused it. For example, if it is a temporary hematoma, it is not that serious. This is due to a rupture of a blood vessel in the lower part of the placenta.
On the other hand, if the birth comes from a so-called retroplacental hematoma, it is a matter of a premature birth of the placenta. The consequence is that the baby suffers from a lack of oxygen. If this condition is not treated in time, the baby may die.
When it comes to symptoms, there are some important differences between these two types of hematoma. When there is a temporary bleeding, there is usually a small amount of blood, and the color is dark or even black.
But if it is a retroplacental hematoma, the most common symptoms are: a hard stomach, persistent and acute abdominal pain, dark and quite abundant bleeding, weakness and nausea, among other things.
Remember that during both the second and third trimesters , your doctor should be informed about all types of bleeding, as soon as possible.
