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The exact cause of abruptio placenta is not clear. Caregivers believe damage to the placenta’s blood vessels may cause bleeding and blood clots to form. The blood clots may then push the placenta away from the wall of your uterus. Caregivers also believe there may be an inflammatory (swelling) condition that causes the placenta to pull away.
