Abruptio<span> placentae or placental abruption is the premature separation of the placenta from the uterus. Individuals having this abruption of the placenta experiences bleeding, uterine contractions, and fetal distress.</span>
Placenta Previa, on the other hand, occurs when the placenta lies low in the uterus and partially or completely <span>covers the cervical opening (cervix)</span><span>. </span>