Placental abruption may or may not stop the development of the fetus. Placental abruption, which occurs mainly after the middle to late stages of pregnancy or during labor, is a condition in which the placenta, although in a normal position, is completely or partially detached from the uterine wall before the fetus is delivered. Common clinical manifestations are vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain, often accompanied by persistent uterine contractions, pain on uterine pressure, and changes in fetal heart rate. The risk to the fetus from placental abruption correlates with the severity of the abruption. In mild abruption there may be no significant adverse effects; severe premature abruption can lead to maternal hemorrhage thus causing acute fetal hypoxia, neonatal asphyxia, preterm labor, intrauterine fetal death thus bringing fetal development to a halt. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women with placenta previa should undergo regular checkups and seek prompt medical attention if abnormal symptoms occur.