Antepartum bleeding

Antepartum bleeding
Other namesAntepartum haemorrhage (APH), prepartum haemorrhage
SpecialtyObstetrics Edit this on Wikidata

Antepartum bleeding, also known as antepartum haemorrhage (APH) or prepartum hemorrhage, is genital bleeding during pregnancy after the 28th week of pregnancy up to delivery.[1][2]

It can be associated with reduced fetal birth weight.[3] Use of aspirin before 16 weeks of pregnancy to prevent pre-eclampsia also appears effective at preventing antepartum bleeding.[4]

In regard to treatment, it should be considered a medical emergency (regardless of whether there is pain), as if it is left untreated it can lead to death of the mother or baby.

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  2. ^ The Royal Women's Hospital > antepartum haemorrhage Archived 2010-01-08 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on Jan 13, 2009
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  4. ^ Roberge, S; Bujold, E; Nicolaides, KH (May 2018). "Meta-analysis on the effect of aspirin use for prevention of preeclampsia on placental abruption and antepartum hemorrhage" (PDF). American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 218 (5): 483–489. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2017.12.238. PMID 29305829.