gynecology and obstetrics
Placental Abruption (Abruptio Placentae)
Risk factors
Risk factors for placental abruption include the following: Older maternal age Hypertension in Pregnancy (pregnancy-related or chronic) Placental ischemia (ischemic placental disease) manifesting as Small-for-Gestational-Age (SGA) Infant None Intraamniotic Infection (chorioamnionitis) Overview of Vasculitis None Other vascular disorders Prior placental abruption Overview of Abdominal Trauma None Acquired maternal Overview of Thrombotic Disorders None Tobacco use Prelabor Rupture of Membranes (PROM) , particularly in women who have Cocaine (risk of up to 10%) 