The separation of the placenta from the uterine wall before delivery of the baby is called:

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Placenta abruption is the separation of the placenta from the uterine wall before delivery of the baby. Placenta previa is when the placenta is located in the lower part of the uterus and partially or completely covers the cervix. Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is able to survive outside the uterus. Prolapsed cord is when the umbilical cord comes out of the cervix before the baby, and uterine abruption is the same as placental abruption but refers specifically to the separation of the uterus from the uterine wall.

The Separation of the Placenta from the Uterine Wall Before