A placenta abruption is the premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall. As a result the fetus' source of nutrients and oxygen is lost. The fetus will exhibit signs of fetal distress and is at risk for perinatal asphyxia, potential neurologic damage and even death.
A placenta abruption is the premature separation of the placenta
from the uterine wall. As a result the fetus' source of nutrients
and oxygen is lost. The fetus will exhibit signs of fetal distress
and is at risk for perinatal asphyxia, potential...
More
Dr. Deborah Raines of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:A placenta abruption is the premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall. As a result the fetus' source of nutrients and oxygen is lost. The fetus will exhibit signs of fetal distress and is at risk for perinatal asphyxia, potential neurologic damage and even death.A placenta abruption is the premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall. As a result the fetus' source of nutrients and oxygen is lost. The fetus will exhibit signs of fetal distress and is at risk for perinatal asphyxia, potential... More
