Risk factors of placenta previa and its effects on pregnancy

Abstract

Objective To explore the risk factors of placenta previa and its effects on pregnancy.Methods We preformed the case-control study basing on the data of 240 maternal with placenta previa and 240 maternal without placenta previa in our hospital from March 2008 to March 2013.Results Among two groups,distributions of age,education level,smoking status,history of childbirth,cesarean section and abortion were statistically significantly different (P ＜ 0.01).The results of the logistic regression analysis showed high age,smoking habit and history of childbirth,cesarean section and abortion were risk factors for placenta previa.Meanwhile,distributions of maternal placenta accreta,placenta accreta,postpartum hemorrhage,premature birth and neonatal asphyxia were statistically significantly different among two groups (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Pregnant women with high age,smoking habit and history of childbirth,cesarean section and abortion have a high risk of placenta previa; placenta previa can lead to maternal placenta accreta,placenta accreta,postpartum hemorrhage,premature birth and neonatal asphyxia. Key words: Placenta previa; Risk factors; Pregnancy outcome