P50-P61: Haemorrhagic and haematological disorders of fetus and newborn
P50: Fetal blood loss
Fetal blood loss refers to a group of conditions where an unborn baby loses blood before or during childbirth. This may occur for a variety of reasons, often related to complications during pregnancy or labor, such as placental abruption (when the placenta separates from the uterus wall too soon), vasa previa (a condition where fetal blood vessels cross or run near the internal opening of the uterus), or an issue with the umbilical cord. Symptoms of fetal blood loss can be hard to detect, but the mother may experience heavy bleeding, abdominal pain, or sudden changes in the baby’s movement or heart rate. Fetal blood loss can lead to serious health risks, including developmental issues or life-threatening conditions. The baby's heart, brain, and other vital systems heavily rely on a constant blood supply, so any disturbance in this can lead to potential problems. Fetal blood loss is typically identified and treated during prenatal care or labor.
Subcodes of P50:
- P50.0: Fetal blood loss from vasa praevia
- P50.1: Fetal blood loss from ruptured cord
- P50.2: Fetal blood loss from placenta
- P50.3: Haemorrhage into co-twin
- P50.4: Haemorrhage into maternal circulation
- P50.5: Fetal blood loss from cut end of co-twin's cord
- P50.8: Other fetal blood loss
- P50.9: Fetal blood loss, unspecified
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