What causes Placental Abruption?

The cause of placental abruption is often difficult to diagnose. Some common causes of the condition include:

• Injury to the abdomen from an accident or a fall
• Sudden decrease in the volume of the uterus, from significant loss of amniotic fluid or from the delivery of a first twin
• Abnormally short umbilical cord
• Acute development of high blood pressure (often associated with cocaine use)