Citation

Vivian-Taylor J, Roberts C, Chen J, Ford J. BJOG 2012; 119(4): 499-503.

Affiliation

Clinical and Population Perinatal Health Research, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, NSW, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.03226.x

PMID

22324920

Abstract

This population-based cohort study of more than 600 000 Australian women describes the incidence of motor vehicle accidents (MVA) during pregnancy and the immediate and subsequent pregnancy outcomes. In this study, 3.5 women per 1000 maternities were admitted to hospital following an MVA. Immediate delivery was uncommon: 0.4% at <20 weeks of gestation and 3.5% at ≥20 weeks of gestation. Outcomes for those giving birth immediately were poor, with increased risk of antepartum haemorrhage, preterm birth, caesarean section and perinatal death. In contrast, women who remained undelivered following an MVA (96%) had similar pregnancy outcomes to women not involved in MVAs, and can be reassured.

Language: en