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Complications in Pregnancy videosAbruptio Placentae: - correct answer A pregnancy complication caused by the early separation of a normally situated placenta from the uterine wall. Braxton-Hicks Contractions: - correct answer Random contractions that occur during the second half of pregnancy. They are irregular and of lesser intensity and duration than actual labor. They are also normal and not an indicator of impending preterm labor. Eclampsia: - correct answer A serious complication of poorly controlled preeclampsia characterized by maternal seizures. HELLP Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platelet count): - correct answer A severe manifestation of preeclampsia. Hypertension: - correct answer A systolic pressure of 140 millimeters of mercury or greater, and a diastolic pressure of 90 millimeters of mercury or greater. Chronic hypertension is that which was present prior to the pregnancy or occurred within the first 20 weeks. Placenta Previa: - correct answer A pregnancy complication caused by abnormal implantation of the placenta. It is characterized by painless, bright red vaginal bleeding occurring in the second or third trimester. Preeclampsia: - correct answer Pregnancy-induced hypertension that affects the spiral arteries that nourish the placenta. Preterm Labor: - correct answer Labor that begins prior to 37 weeks gestation. Tocolytics: - correct answer A class of drugs known to decrease uterine activity. Tocolytics include terbutaline, magnesium sulfate, calcium channel blockers such as nifedipine and verapamil, and anti-prostaglandins such as indomethacin.