A 22-week gestation pregnant patient complains of having the following symptoms and signs: -Vaginal bleeding -Abdominal pain -Hypertonic uterine contraction - & Uterine tenderness What is the diagnosis? Is ultrasound helpful? What are the causes of this diagnosis? What are the complications of this diagnosis?
a) Placental Abruption; Yes; Hypertension, Trauma, Drug use; Preterm Birth
b) Placenta Previa; Yes; Multiparity, Previous C-section, Advanced Maternal Age; Fetal Malpresentation
c) Preterm Labor; Yes; Infection, Uterine Abnormalities, Multiple Gestation; Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome
d) Incompetent Cervix; No; Smoking, Drug use, Infection; Maternal Hemorrhage