Last Trimester Bleeding of Pregnancy

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Abstract Background The incidence of placental abruption is a consequential obstetric complication that can have adverse effects on the maternal and neonatal health outcomes. The objective of the current study was to investigate the impact of maternal age on the incidence of placental abruption. Methods A Retrospective Cohort Study, included pregnant women with placenta abruption admitted to the Obstetrics and Gynecology University Hospital of in Damascus between 2020 to 2021. Results The study enrolled 150 Syrian women with placental abruption, of which 17, 43, 59, and 31 were in the age groups of 20–25 years, 26–30 years, 31–35 years, and 36–40 years, respectively. The most prevalent symptom of premature placental abruption was vaginal bleeding, followed by abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, salvation bleeding, fetal dysfunction, and hematuria. Conclusion Apart from advanced maternal age, teenage pregnancy has been linked to placental abruption in the Syrian general population. With the mean maternal age undergoing a shift in recent times in Syria, it is essential for obstetric healthcare providers to offer accurate counseling to young women, incorporating the latest evidence.