DIC

Coagulopathy (disseminated intravascular coagulopathy [DIC]) - certain elements of the placenta are released into the mother's circulation causing blood clotting defects.

A serious blood clotting complication called disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) may lead to severe bleeding or hemorrhage. Placental abruption (early detachment of the placenta) may also occur.

Maternal disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and hemorrhage
Liver failure
Pulmonary edema ...

" DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation): a condition in which the blood will not clot correctly, often leading to life-threatening bleeding. Can occur in some cases of placental abruption.

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An end-stage of this complication may be something called DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy) in which all of the clotting factors are consumed microscopically throughout the body leading to massive hemorrhage.

See also: Pregnancy, Complication, Infection, Complications, During pregnancy