Antepartum Haemorrhage Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of APH?
A
Bleeding from the genital tract after the 24th week of pregnancy and before the birth of the baby
2
Q
What can an APH be caused by?
A
- undetermined origin
- placenta praevia
- cervix
- vasa praevia
- placental abruption
- uterine rupture
3
Q
How do you diagnose placenta praevia?
A
- USS
- Malpresentation
- Non-engagement of presenting part
- Bleeding due to stretching of the lower segment (usually intermittent)
- Loud maternal pulse in placental bed below umbilicus