Risk factors for Placental Abruption

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.

The following factors increase your chance of developing placental abruption:

• Previous placental abruption in a prior pregnancy
• High blood pressure during pregnancy
• Pregnancy during older age
• Multiple previous deliveries (greater than average number)
• Excessively distended uterus
• Diabetes
• Drug use (cocaine)
• Cigarette smoking during pregnancy
• Alcohol abuse during pregnancy (more than 14 drinks per week during the pregnancy)