n a condition in which a typically positioned placenta detaches from the uterine wall prior to delivery, which may threaten both the viability of baby and the life of the mother.

placenta previa

n atypical placental positioning and attachment within the inferior third of uterus, which may cover the cervix in part or fully.

placenta abruptio

Abruptio placentae, see there

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