What Are The Risk Factors Associated With Placental Abruption?
The following items can increase the risk of placental abruption [1]:
Increased Age For Mom Especially After 40
A Previous Placental Abruption
Preeclampsia
Chorioamnionitis: A bacterial infection that inflames the fetal membranes, which can also lead to prolonged labor.
Low Birthweight
Cigarette Smoking
Cocaine Use
Multiple Babies During Pregnancy
[1] US National Library of Medicine National Institute of Health Risk factors of placental abruption https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3810579/
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