CPM Certified Professional Midwife

Category - Labor, Birth, and Immediate Postpartum

A 20 years old female reported of bleeding in her third trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following are a probable cause? (Choose all that apply)
  1. Abruptio placenta
  2. Uterine rupture
  3. Abnormal clotting occurrence
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D - All of the above

Causes of bleeding in the third trimester of pregnancy include:
1) Abruptio placenta
2) Placenta praevia
3) Vasa praevia
4) Circumvallate placenta
5) Uterine rupture
6) Abnormal clotting mechanism
7) Cervical erosion, polyp, carcinoma etc.
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