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. 1998 Nov-Dec;3(6):399–401. doi: 10.1093/pch/3.6.399

TABLE 1:

Possible causes of bleeding before or during birth

Origin of bleeding Examples
Transfusion

  • Fetal to maternal

  • Twin to twin
Placenta

  • Placenta previa, abruption

  • Vasa previa

  • Cord accident
Baby

  • Intracranial hemorrhage

  • Cephalhematoma, subgaleal hemorrhage

  • Abdominal organs (liver, spleen)