Placental abruption

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Prevention

By Mayo Clinic staff

You can't prevent placental abruption, but you can decrease certain risk factors. Don't smoke, drink alcohol or use illicit drugs during pregnancy. If you have high blood pressure or diabetes, work with your health care provider to control your condition.

If you've had a placental abruption, talk to your health care provider before conceiving again. When you become pregnant, your health care provider will carefully monitor your condition.

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Dec. 5, 2007

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