Trauma in Pregnancy


Trauma is the leading cause of nonobstetric death in expectant mothers, affecting 7 percent of all pregnancies; most often trauma occurs in the third trimester. Major trauma has been associated with 7 percent of maternal and 80 percent of fetal mortality.

Placental abruption is the most common cause of fetal death from trauma in pregnancy. Force from trauma can sheer the placenta from the uterine wall and lead to fetal demise. Uterine rupture, though rare, usually occurs in the third trimester and is associated with high risk of fetal and maternal mortality.

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