Type I: the placenta is located in the lower part of the uterus but does not come close to the cervix. You can usually expect to birth vaginally with this type. Type II (or marginal) – the placenta touches but does not cover the cervix. Type III (or partial) – the placenta partially covers the cervix. APH associated with maternal or fetal compromise is an obstetric emergency. Management should include maternal resuscitation and in cases of maternal, or fetal compromise, birth should be expedited. Birth in this situation will usually be by caesarean section, unless vaginal delivery is imminent. There is limited evidence that APH can be prevented but women should be encouraged to change modifiable risk factors such as smoking and cocaine and amfetamine abuse. Antenatal anaemia should be investigated and treated.