Premature separation of the placenta from the uterus that occurs twenty weeks or more or during labor prior to delivery of the baby. It occurs in approximately one out of 200 births and can be a serious complication. Sometimes called abruptio placentae, placental abruption, ablatio placentae, or accidental hemorrhage.

Abruptio Placenta is the premature separation of the placenta from the inner wall of the uterus.

partial or complete separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus prior to birth. It may lead to hemorrhaging in the mother and a cesarean delivery is a necessity.