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By Mayo Clinic staffTreatment for placental abruption depends on the circumstances.
If the abruption seems mild, your baby's heart rate is normal and it's too soon for the baby to be born, you may be hospitalized for close monitoring. If the bleeding stops and your baby's condition is stable, your health care provider may prescribe rest at home. In some cases, you may be given medication to help your baby's lungs mature — in case early delivery becomes necessary.
If you're 36 weeks or more into your pregnancy and placental abruption is minimal, a closely monitored vaginal delivery may be possible. If the abruption progresses or jeopardizes your health or your baby's health, you'll need an immediate delivery — usually by C-section. If you experience severe bleeding, you may need a blood transfusion.
There's no way to reattach a placenta that's separated from the wall of the uterus.
