7 types of abortion Flashcards
1
Q
What is threatened abortion?
A
1st trimester bleeding
2
Q
What is spontaneous/complete abortion?
A
The passage of all products of conception
3
Q
What is an incomplete abortion?
A
Partial passage of products of conception
4
Q
What is a blighted ovum abortion?
A
No genetic inflammation (Anembryonic)
5
Q
What is a missed abortion?
A
Non viable pregnancy (No heartbeat)
6
Q
What is an inevitable abortion?
A
The opening of the internal cervical os (baby implants low)
7
Q
What is an elective abortion?
A
Mom’s desire of termination
8
Q
What are the 7 types of abortion?
A
Threatened
Complete/Spontaneous
Incomplete
Blighted Ovum
Missed
Inevitable
Elective
