How does the bleeding from Abruptio Placenta differ from that of Placenta Previa?

Bleeding from Abruptio Placenta is characterized by being painful and typically more voluminous compared to the bleeding associated with Placenta Previa. In abruptio placenta, the placenta detaches from the uterine wall before delivery, which can lead to a significant quantity of blood loss and often presents with abdominal pain and uterine contractions. The pain arises from the irritation and inflammation in the uterine muscle due to the separation, while the volume of blood loss is usually considerable because of the nature of the bleeding occurring from torn blood vessels.

In contrast, Placenta Previa involves the placenta being located low in the uterus, covering the cervix. The bleeding is usually painless and can vary in volume; however, it is often described as being less profuse than in abruptio placenta. The lack of pain is due to the absence of uterine distress, which differentiates this condition from Abruptio Placenta.

Thus, the features associated with Abruptio Placenta—particularly the pain and the volume of bleeding—distinguish it significantly from the presentation of Placenta Previa.