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Definition. Bacterial infection of the umbilical stump with spread to the skin around it. It's a medical emergency. How Often. 1 out of 200 newborns. Symptoms. Redness spreads around the navel. The ...

The three primary signs of placental abruption are vaginal bleeding, uterine contractions and/or back pain, and lengthening of the umbilical cord. The exact cause of placental abruption is unknown.

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