In obstetrics,<unk>   is bleeding from the vagina during pregnancy from twenty weeks gestational age to term.
It should be considered a medical emergency (regardless of whether there is pain) and medical attention should be sought immediately, as if it is left untreated it can lead to death of the mother and/or fetus.
Bleeding without pain is most frequently bloody show, which is benign; however, it may also be placenta previa (in which both the mother and fetus are in danger).  Painful<unk>  is most frequently placental abruption.
Antepartum haemorrhage
Postpartum hemorrhage
Obstetrical hemorrhage
Preeclampsia
Pre-eclampsia
Maternity blues
Preterm labour
Eclampsia