What is used to treat placental abruption?

Treatment for placental abruption depends on the severity of the condition and the health of the mother and baby. In mild cases, the doctor may recommend rest, close monitoring, and medications to reduce contractions and prevent further bleeding. In more severe cases, the doctor may recommend immediate delivery of the baby, either vaginally or through cesarean section. Other treatments may include:

- Oxygen therapy: This can be given to help improve the oxygen supply to the baby.

- Intravenous (IV) fluids: These are given to help replace the blood lost through bleeding and to maintain the mother's blood pressure.

- Blood transfusions: In cases of severe bleeding, the mother may need blood transfusions to replace the blood that has been lost.

- Corticosteroids: These medications can help to mature the baby's lungs if they are born prematurely due to placental abruption.

- Anti-D immunoglobulin (RhIg). This medication is used if the mother is Rh-negative and the baby is Rh-positive. It can help prevent the mother's immune system from attacking the baby's red blood cells.