A 40 year old pregnant woman (at 30 weeks of pregnancy) is experiencing severe vaginal bleeding. Eldery primigravida is a term used to describe a woman with a first pregnancy at 35 years of age or older. Of the following, which is the most likely complication experienced by this elderly primigravida?

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Abruptio placenta
Abruptio placenta is a dangerous complication of pregnancy in which the placental lining has separated from the uterus. Other potential maternal complications of elderly primigravidae include:
1. Spontaneous abortion
2. Preeclampsia
3. Abruptio placenta
4. Postmaturity
5. Premature labor
6. Prolonged labor
7. Failed lactation
Prematurity, congenital malformations, and IUGR are possible fetal complications.

A 40 Year Old Pregnant Woman (At 30 Weeks of Pregnancy)