164 Placental abruption by maternal country of birth: A nationwide population-based study

Abstract

Introduction: Placental abruption, defined as the premature separation of placenta, is a serious complication in pregnancy. While its incidence varies across countries, the information of how abruption varies in immigrant populations is limited. Aim: The aims of this study were to estimate the incidence of placental abruption in immigrant women compared to non-immigrants by maternal country and region of birth, reason for immigration and length of residence. Methods: We conducted a nationwide population-based study using data from the Medical Birth Registry of Norway and Statistics Norway (1990-2016).