Question

You are assessing a pregnant woman whose chief complaint is vaginal bleeding. She is 8 months pregnant and has moderate, bright red bleeding. She says that her doctor was concerned about the location of the placenta. This condition is known as:

Answer 1

Answer:

Placental detachment.

Explanation:

In the final stretch of pregnancy, vaginal bleeding tends to worry doctors and mothers a little more, as it arouses suspicion of placental detachment - a serious condition that can lead to bleeding and disrupt the flow of nutrients and oxygen to the child. Depending on the situation, the doctor may need to have an emergency caesarean section. If the detachment is only partial, however, it is possible to proceed with the pregnancy, provided that medical follow-up becomes intensive.