In this study, we examined the association among placental abruption, preterm birth and maternal race. We found that self-reported Black maternal race, compared to White race, was significantly ...

Background: Efforts to elucidate risk factors for placental abruption are imperative due to the severity of complications it produces for both mother and fetus, and its contribution to preterm birth.

Placental abruption is the partial or total detachment of the placenta from the uterus before a baby is born. This can result in starving the baby of oxygen and nutrients and can be fatal to both ...