WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 1997: Re: ? on retroplacental hemmorhage

Re: ? on retroplacental hemmorhage

From: Dr (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 21 Dec 1997 11:11:30 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 21 Dec 1997, Lori wrote: >
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>>Retroplacental hemorrhage (that's what it's called) is associated with
>>increased incidence of preterm labor. I'm sure your doctor will be
>>vigilant and on the lookout. If it increases in size, it can cause a
>>separation of the polacenta (abruption). Your doctor should be very
>>familiar with these complications.
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>diagnosed. I had had light bleeding for 2-3 weeks before a 3rd scanshowed the clot and separation.
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>the next pregnancy? I wasn't considered high risk from the pre-eclampsiabut I was being watched for any problems.
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>told that there was a risk of miscarriage. I wasn't told I was high riskuntil I had heavy bleeding though.
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>pregnant women seems to have information about it. (not in any I haveseen, that is.)
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>If anyone has any information, I would appreciate any clarifications.
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>Thanks,
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>Lori
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Retroplacental hemorrhage is rather common at the beginning of the pregnancy and may be associated with miscarriage. At the end of the pregnancy it occurs mainly during preeclampsia and is then a serious complication.

-- Bernard Cristalli MD CNGOF AIHP - ACCA Paris - France http://www.obgyn.net/corresp/cristalli.htm

note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of an examination.

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