A G3P2 presents with PV bleeding at 36/40

§A G3P2 presents with PV bleeding at 36/40

§Passing fresh red blood for last hour, needing 3 pad changes

§No associated abdominal pain

What are the possible causes?

From her antenatal notes;

Late booker, no antenatal care until 22 weeks

Rhesus negative

USS showed posterior placenta, clear of os

On examination;

Obs stable

Abdomen soft and non-tender

Small amount of fresh red blood in posterior fornix

Closed os, no ectropion

What is an appropriate management plan?