Abruptio Placentae (Placental Abruption)
Complications
Obie Editorial Team
Placental abruption, including any amount of placental separation prior to delivery, occurs in about 1 out of 150 deliveries. The severe form, which results in fetal death, occurs only in about 1 out of 500 to 750 deliveries.
The exact cause of a placental abruption is often difficult to determine. Direct causes are rare, but include:
Risk factors for an abruptio placentae include: