Abruptio placentae (or placental abruption) is a condition where the placenta detaches from the uterus before the baby is born. This can cause serious complications, including bleeding, oxygen deprivation to the baby, and other maternal and fetal 🚨 health issues. Abruptio placentae can be either incomplete (partial separation of the placenta) or complete (placenta completely detaches). Symptoms may include dark red vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, a board-like abdomen (due to internal bleeding