The mother does not usually die from this condition.
However, all of the following increase the risk for death in both the mother and baby:
Closed cervix Delayed diagnosis and treatment of placental abruption Excessive blood loss, leading to shock Hidden (concealed) uterine bleeding in pregnancy No labor
Fetal distress occurs early in the condition in about half of all cases.
Infants who live have a 40-50% chance of complications, which range from mild to severe.
What to expect if I have Placental abruption  (Outlook/Prognosis)?
The mother does not usually die from this condition.
However, all of the following increase the risk for death in both the mother and baby:
Closed cervix {{NAME}} diagnosis and treatment of placental abruption Excessive blood loss, leading to shock {{NAME}} (concealed) uterine bleeding in pregnancy No labor
Fetal distress occurs early in the condition in about half of all cases.
Infants who live have a 40-50% chance of complications, which range from mild to severe.