Causes and Risk Factors of a Placental Abruption and Cerebral Palsy
Several risk factors and causes of a placental abruption are listed below. If you experienced any of theses risk factors your doctor should have monitored your pregnancy closely and a c-section should have been performed in a timely manor to avoid oxygen deprivation to your child.
§ Previous pregnancies
§ Previous placental abruption.
§ High blood pressure before or during pregnancy
§ Preeclamsia
§ Blood-clotting disorders.
§ Multiple pregnancy. Carrying twins, triplets etc.
§ Excess amniotic fluid.
§ Age. Placental abruption is more common in women age 35 and older.
§ Abdominal trauma. Car accident, fall etc.
§ Substance abuse. smoking, drinking alcohol, cocaine or methamphetamine during pregnancy.
