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Difference Between Placenta Previa and Abruption Placenta Category Placenta Previa Abruptio Placenta Problem Low implantation of the placenta Premature separation of the placenta Incidence It occurs in approximately 5 in every 1000 pregnancies It occurs in about 10% of pregnancies and is the most common cause of perinatal death. Bleeding Always present May or may not be present Color of blood in bleeding episodes Bright red Dark red Pain during bleeding Painless Sharp, stabbing pain Management Bed rest (side lying position) NO vaginal or pelvic examinations Assessment of FHR and bleeding Lateral position No vaginal or pelvic examinations Termination of pregnancy Placenta Previa Placenta previa is the low implantation of the placenta.  The types of placenta previa are the following: Low-lying placenta previa – the implantation took place in the lower portion rather than the upper portion of the uterus. Marginal placenta previa – the placental edges are
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